HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 cc288-9W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to ensure that each NHS trust complies with EU lifting and handling regulations as they relate to NHS employees. [32506]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 11 June 1996]: It is entirely a matter for individual employers to ensure they meet their statutory responsibilities and follow guidance to create workplace safety for their staff. To assist in this respect, the management executive issued comprehensive guidance on 12 April 1995.