§ 40. Mr. Ronnie CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what action he intends to take to preserve the lives of people at risk of being killed during simple routine work.
§ Mr. NichollsResponsibility for ensuring the health and safety of people at work is laid upon employers by the Health and Safety at Work, Act 1974. The efforts of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive in promoting compliance with the Act are targeted on those areas of work where people are at the greatest risk, regardless of whether the activity is simple and routine or complex and varied.
For 1988–89 the Government increased provision to the commission by £6.7 million gross above the level previously planned. In 1989–90, planned provision will be enhanced by a further £8.8 million gross, allowing for gross expenditure of £118.3 million. The planned provision for 1989–90 allows for real growth in HSE's activities over the next three years. This will enable the executive to increase the number of inspectors and the amount of inspection planned to promote and secure compliance with the law in order to help prevent occupational fatalities, injuries and diseases.