HC Deb 14 July 1988 vol 137 c334W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average frequency of visits made by the factory inspectorate to workplaces in Wales in 1987; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

The information requested is not available.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of reported accidents is investigated by the factory inspectorate in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

In 1987–88, a total of 5.4 per cent. of accidents reported to the Health and Safety Executive's factory inspectorate in Wales were investigated.