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Written question asked by Iain Coleman (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many dedicated and fully qualified fairground inspectors are employed by the Health and Safety Executive.
Answer

Mr. Coleman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many dedicated and fully qualified fairground inspectors are employed by the Health and Safety Executive. [127565] Mr. Meacher: Inspectors belonging to HSE's Consumer Services Groups are based in over 20 locations in Great Britain. They visit fairground dutyholders as well as dutyholders in other industries such as food, drink and leisure activities. Inspectors undertaking health and safety inspections of fairgrounds are fully qualified HSE inspectors who receive specific guidance and training on fairground inspection.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127565; 352 c601W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Inspections Health and safety Health and Safety Executive Fairgrounds Staff Safety
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk