§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment, pursuant to his reply of 3 December,Official Report, column 40, what is the statutory basis for the Health and Safety Executive's charge for factual statements requested in connection with civil claims.
§ Mr. ForthSection 13(1)(g) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 empowers the Health and Safety Executive acting on behalf of the Health and Safety Commission to charge for the provision of factual statements.