§ Baroness Byfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much the Health and Safety Executive farm awareness days will cost per attendee; and who will pay for each attendance at such an event. [HL1564]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe Health and Safety Executive's farm (safety) awareness days are planned to be attended by 300 to 400 farmers. Actual attendance varies but is normally between these figures. The cost of running each event is about £8.500. The cost per attendee, therefore, varies from approximately £21 to £28.
The cost of these events is largely met by the Health and Safety Executive but each includes a £500 sponsorship contribution from the insurance company, National Farmers Union Mutual.
It is intended that these events will continue into 2002–03.