§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many accidents causing(a) minor injuries, (b) serious injuries and (c) fatalities there have been in the last 10 years to homeworkers while they were engaged with their work in their homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsInjuries occurring in domestic premises arising out of homework activity are not separately identified from the generality of injuries to employees and the self-employed and therefore data cannot be supplied.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many representations he has received from right hon. and hon. Members since 1979 concerning the rights of homeworkers;
(2) how many representations he has receive00d since 1979 from members of the public concerning rights of homeworkers.
§ Mr. NichollsRecords show that 14 letters on the subject of homeworking have been received direct from members of the public since 1979 and 16 through Members of Parliament. Members have also sent seven letters on their own account. Ministers have also received deputations including a Member of Parliament on two occasions. It is not possible in the time available to state how many of the letters should be categorised "representations on the rights of homeworkers"
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what are the average rates of pay(a) per week and (b) per item made for homeworkers in England and Wales giving the most recent figures for each year since 1979.
§ Mr. NichollsThe information requested is not available.