§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his policy towards the balance to be struck by the Health and Safety Commission between hazards to people and costs to industry.
§ Mr. NichollsThe Health and Safety Commission in its last published plan of work (for 1985–86 and onwards) stated that the protection of those at work and of the public is its indispensable aim, and that this must be achieved at realistic cost to industry, with technical understanding, and by the use of practical common sense.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has endorsed the Commission's policy, and in considering proposals put to him by the Commission for new legislation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 he uses the same criteria.