§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has received any representations regarding the death of George Kenyon at David Holt Plastics, Haslingden, Rossendale, on 24 May 1988; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthI have received several letters from hon. Members about this case. Some enclosed copies of letters from the public urging me to reopen the manslaughter case against Mr. David Holt. However, that is a question for my right hon. Friend the Attorney-General, who is well aware of the circumstances of the case.
Following an investigation by HSE inspectors, legal proceedings under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 and the Factories Act 1961 were instituted against the two directors of David Holt Plastics Ltd. The company and the two directors received fines totalling £47,000.
In addition, the Crown Prosecution Service also brought charges of manslaughter against the directors. Norman Holt pleaded guilty and received a year's prison sentence suspended for two years. David Holt's plea of not guilty to manslaughter was accepted by the prosecution, although the judge ordered the case to remain on file.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has received any reports from the Health and Safety Executive regarding the death of George Kenyon at David Holt Plastics, Haslingden, Rossendale, on 24 May 1988; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthThe HSE has kept me informed of the details of the case, but has not produced a formal report. Following an investigation by HSE inspectors, legal proceedings under the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 and the Factories Act 1961 were instituted against the two directors of David Holt Plastics Ltd. The company and the two directors received fines totalling £47,000. In addition, the Crown Prosecution Service also brought charges of manslaughter against the directors. Norman Holt pleaded guilty and received a year's prison sentence suspended for two years. David Holt's plea of not guilty to manslaughter was accepted by the prosecution, although the judge ordered the case to remain on file.