§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will consider amending the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to allow the police the power to enforce its prescriptions with regard to ensuring proper supervision and securing of construction sites to ensure the safety of the general public.
§ Mr. OppenheimI am satisfied that existing arrangements for enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 on construction sites and elsewhere are adequate and efficient. I have no plans to amend the legislation.