§ Mr. BellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what guidelines he has issued, or proposes to issue, to ensure that enforcement officers within his Department, when visiting the premises of haulage companies for the inspection of tachograph records, see both safety representatives as well as management; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWhen visiting operators' premises, traffic examiners are always willing to advise operators on enforcement and safety matters. It is a management responsibility to see that workers and their representatives are kept informed.