HC Deb 05 June 1998 vol 313 cc406-7W
Dr. Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list all National Health Service trusts that have been found to be in breach of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 since 1991; and if he will make a statement. [43738]

Mr. Milburn

Between 1991 and 1994, not all hospitals were National Health Service trusts, and the relevant health authority was liable for prosecution where a hospital was in breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Information from the Health and Safety Executive shows that the following trusts and health authorities have been prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act since 1991:

  • 1991
    • South West Durham Health Authority
    • Riverside Health Authority
    • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Health Authority
    • Trafford Health Authority
    • Oxford Health Authority
  • 1992
    • South Birmingham Health Authority
    • Norwich Health Authority
  • 1993
    • South Derbyshire Health Authority
    • Airedale NHS Trust
    • North Staffordshire Health Authority
  • 1994
    • Salford Community Healthcare
    • Loddon NHS Trust
    • Parkside Health NHS Trust
    • North Staffordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    • West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Trust
  • 1995
    • Frenchay Healthcare Trust
    • Dorset Community NHS Trust
    • Forest Healthcare NHS Trust
    • Stockport Healthcare NHS Trust
  • 1996
    • City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Trust
    • Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
  • 1997
    • Surrey Heartlands NHS Trust
    • Premier Health NHS Trust
    • Community Health Sheffield NHS Trust
    • Leeds Community and Mental Health Services (Teaching) NHS Trust
    • Gloucestershire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
    • Eastbourne Hospital NHS Trust
    • Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust
  • 1998
    • Horton General Hospital Trust.