§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the maximum recommended period between visits to(a) large and (b) small farm premises by the agricultural inspectorate of the Health and Safety Executive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThere is no maximum recommended period between visits to farm premises whatever their size.
The Health and Safety Executive's agricultural inspectorate's programme of preventive visits to work premises, including farm premises, is planned on the basis of an inspection rating system which ensures that inspector resources are directed to those premises where the need is greatest.