To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects the proposals for United Kingdom legislation: relevant to EC directive 89/684 EEC and the content of the necessary training courses needed to meet the requirements of the directive to be finalised by the Health and Safety Executive; and if he will make a statement.

I expect to receive recommendations for regulations from the Health and Safety Commission shortly. Requirements for course content were notified to interested parties on 20 February. Further copies are available from the Health and Safety Executive.