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Next Stage Consultation On HSC/HSE Merger Today, Lord McKenzie announced a Ministerial Consultation on the proposed merger of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The merger would bring the governance arrangements for HSC/E in line with best practice and provide a more robust governance framework. HSC conducted an initial consultation entitled 'A Stronger Voice for Health and Safety' between December 2006 and March 2007. There was strong support from stakeholders for the merger. The HSC and HSE have now asked Lord McKenzie, Minister for Health and Safety, to undertake a Ministerial Consultation to bring about the merger through the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006. Lord McKenzie said: "The present arrangements for the governance of health and safety in Great Britain have served us well over the years. However, it is now the right time to review the structures which date back to the 1970s, as the world of work has changed significantly. "I am confident that the changes set out in this consultation will not increase the burdens on businesses, but will strengthen the accountability and focus of the present system, provide a better and clearer service to stakeholders and enhance health and safety outcomes all round." Welcoming the Ministerial Consultation, HSC Chair Sir Bill Callaghan said: "Merging the Commission and Executive into a single body will give us a more robust governance framework, and improve our working practices. Results from our own earlier consultation showed wide support for the principle of this merger.” Comments on the consultation should be sent to:
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