HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 cc720-1W
Mr. Crausby

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many people have received jail sentences under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974. [92698]

Mr. Meale

Four people have been sent to jail for health and safety at work offences, all since January 1996. The jail sentences related to unlicensed asbestos removal or failure to comply with prohibition notices. I welcome the message the courts have sent in these cases to anyone else who is tempted to flout health and safety law and put employees and members of the public at risk.