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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Jordan (Labour). It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 31 October 2011.


Accidents: Costs

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to reduce the cost to United Kingdom society of home and leisure accidents. My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare an interest as president of RoSPA.
Answer

My Lords, the Government are taking steps to improve the health of the population through reforms to the health and social care systems, and cross-government policies that support health and safety. These will contribute to reducing the costs to society of accidents, including those caused in the home and through leisure activities.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
731 c969 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accidents Leisure Domestic accidents Safety measures
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk