HC Deb 05 July 1988 vol 136 cc548-9W
19. Mr. Heffer

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many prohibition notices have been issued during the Health and Safety Executive's intensive campaign of visits to construction sites in 1988.

Mr. Cope

Between 1 January 1988 and 10 June 1988 632 prohibition notices have been issued by Health and Safety Executive inspectors participating in the series of construction site blitzes.

The present series of construction blitzes is continuing.

66. Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his estimate of the shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry at the present time.

Mr. Nicholls

The growth of the economy has meant increased demand for construction workers, particularly in the south. Employers are best placed to identify and meet their skill needs, and I hope they will participate fully in programmes such as the YTS and employment training.

99. Mr. Young

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many hours have been spent by inspectors who are usually employed in fields other than construction, in connection with the Health and Safety Executive's blitzes in 1988 on construction sites.

Mr. Nicholls

The information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

106. Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions have resulted from the Health and Safety Executive's campaign of visits to construction sites in 1988.

Mr. Nicholls

The information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.