§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what consultations he has had to review the penalties available for contraventions of health and safety legislation.
§ Mr. NichollsIt has been suggested that the maximum fines available to magistrates courts for breaches of health and safety legislation are not high enough. I have sought the views of the Health and Safety Commission and am now considering with colleagues whether there is a case to be made for reviewing these penalties.