§ Mr. LazarowiczTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will require the Health and Safety Executive to take steps to improve the safety at work of bus workers. [54871]
§ Dr. WhiteheadBus workers, in common with all other workers are protected by the general provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and related370W legislation. The priorities for HSE are set out in the Health and safety Commission's Strategic Plan 2001–04. There are no specific plans to target the safety of bus workers at this time.