§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Health and Safety Executive has yet reached a decision on prosecution of the owners of Hantergantic quarry, St. Bernard arising from the accident occurring on 25 August 1987; and what is the average period of time taken by the executive to reach such decisions.
§ Mr. NichollsNo. The Health and Safety Executive has taken action to seek counsel's opinion on this case. I will write and advise the hon. Member when a decision has 663W been reached. The time taken to reach a decision varies and depends on the facts and features of each individual case.