§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Paymaster General how many employers have been prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyIn the year to 30 September 1985 the courts dealt with 1,459 charges laid by Health and Safety Executive inspectors alleging breaches by employers of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act or associated legislation. In some cases more than one information was laid against an employer.