NATIONAL HOUSE-BUILDING COUNCIL HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARDS 2010

Early day motion 326, tabled 2 December 2009 by Gordon Banks (Labour). Signed by 76 members.

That this House welcomes the National House-building Council (NHBC), the UK house-building standard setter and warranty provider, establishing the new health and safety awards which recognise and promote best on-site health and safety practice in the house-building sector; notes that on average there are 15 fatalities on Britain's house-building sites each year; further notes that history shows that as the UK emerges from recession, the number of on-site accidents in the house-building sector rises; recognises that the NHBC award scheme is the only scheme of its kind for house-builders; commends builders who invest in on-site health and safety and who provide a safe working environment; and hopes that their efforts will be recognised by these awards.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1.