§ Mr. Rookerasked the Paymaster General if he has any plans to seek to improve the current safety record in the demolition section of the construction industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierYes. The Health and Safety Executive recognises that demolition is a high risk sector of the construction industry and as such is treating it as a priority area for inspection.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Paymaster General when he expects the proposed new guidance note on managing health and safety in construction to be issued.
§ Mr. TrippierThe guidance note on managing health and safety in construction, which has been prepared by the Health and Safety Commission's construction industry advisory committee, has not yet been approved for publication by the commission itself. Until this has been done, it would be premature to give an estimate of the publication date.