HC Deb 26 October 1988 vol 139 c253W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether inspectors are informed of the identity of the health and safety representatives on the installations they visit.

Mr. Nicholls

HSE inspectors are instructed to identify and contact as far as possible appointed health and safety representatives during inspections.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether Health and Safety Executive inspectors seek private contact with company-appointed health and safety representatives during their visits to installations.

Mr. Nicholls

Inspectors of the Health and Safety Executive offer appointed health and safety representatives the opportunity for private discussion during visits.