§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment to what factor he attributes the increase in prohibition notices issued by the mines and quarries inspectorate from an average of four for the previous eight years to 30 so far in 1987–88; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholls[holding answer 23 June 1988]: In view of the high level of accidents in quarries, the chief inspector of mines and quarries decided that a vigorous application of formal enforcement procedures is necessary as part of a wider strategy designed to raise standards of safety.