§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Paymaster General what percentage of machinery accidents in manufacturing occurred in firms employing less than 10 employees in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.
§ Mr. TrippierIn both 1983 and 1984 about 10 per cent. of such fatal and major occupational injuries, reported to Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate, were in establishments with fewer than 10 persons employed.
Information for 1981 and 1982 could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Information for 1985 is not yet available.