§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many accidents were reported on farms in Wales in 1992–93; and what measures were taken to increase awareness of accident prevention.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have been asked to reply.
In the agriculture and horticulture industry in Wales in 1992–93 a provisional total of 65 occupational injuries were reported to enforcing authorities. Information on the number of injuries which occurred on farms cannot be separately identified.
The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out an extensive programme of measures aimed at helping to reduce the numbers of injuries and to increase awareness of health and safety in the agricultural industry. These measures include targeting inspection at those workplaces that present the greatest risk, extensive advisory and publicity work, and liaison with the industry to improve the safety of agricultural equipment.