§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment on which occasions and for what reasons the Health and Safety Executive sought outside assistance from Her Majesty's inspectors of mines with reference to health and safety issues raised during construction of the Channel tunnel.
§ Mr. NichollsHer Majesty's inspectorate of mines is an integral part of the Health and Safety Executive, not an outside agency, and is involved as appropriate on health and safety matters relating to the Channel tunnel.