IMPROVING WORKPLACE SAFETY

Early day motion 441, tabled 19 November 2001 by Michael Clapham (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House is alarmed that last year 291 people were killed in the workplace, a massive 32 per cent. increase on the previous year; is concerned that in addition there were probably as many as 700 workers killed in work-related traffic incidents and over the same period there were 27,935 reported serious injuries; and believes it is now time for the Government to take action that will improve workplace safety, increase law enforcement and promote corporate accountability.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 5, Scottish National Party 2.