Mr. John P. SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he intends taking to reduce occupational accident rates to the 1981 levels.
§ Mr. NichollsAgainst a background of a substantial decline in fatal injury rates since 1981 and a more recent reversal in the rising trend of reported major injuries, the Government have reaffirmed their commitment to better health and safety at work by making financial provision allowing for real growth in HSE's activities over the next three years.