asked the Secretary of State for Employment what legislation provides for adequate washing and toilet facilities for workers on farms; and whether this legislation covers casual and seasonal workers equally with permanent workers.

The requirement to provide adequate toilet and washing facilities for workers on farms in Great Britain is contained in the Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act 1956 as amended by the Health and Safety (Agriculture) (Miscellaneous Repeals and Modifications) Regulations 1976 and the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1977. The provisions apply equally to permanent, casual and seasonal workers.

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what legislation provides for the safety of workers on farms; and whether this legislation covers casual and seasonal workers equally with permanent workers.

All legislation providing for the health and safety of workers on farms in Great Britain applies equally to permanent, casual and seasonal workers. It comprises:

1. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Health and Safety (Agriculture) (Poisonous Substances) Regulations 1975 made thereunder;

2. The Agriculture (Poisonous Substances) Act 1952; and

3. The Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act 1956 and the following regulations made thereunder:

(i) Agriculture (First Aid) Regulations 1957

(ii) Agriculture (Ladders) Regulations 1957

(iii) Agriculture (Power Take-Off) Regulations 1957

(iv) Agriculture (Avoidance of Accidents to Children) Regulations 1958

(v) Agriculture (Circular Saws) Regulations 1959

(vi) Agriculture (Safeguarding of Workplaces) Regulations 1959

(vii) Agriculture (Stationary Machinery) Regulations 1959

(viii) Agriculture (Lifting of Heavy Weights) Regulations 1959

(ix) Agriculture (Threshers and Balers) Regulations 1960

(x) Agriculture (Field Machinery) Regulations 1962

(xi) Agriculture (Tractor Cabs) Regulations 1974.