Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2001. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Monday, 12 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who is responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the new Jobcentre Plus offices; and if this process is subject to reassessment following (a) appeal from office staff and (b) review at designated time intervals.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who is responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the new Jobcentre Plus offices; and if this process is subject to reassessment following (a) appeal from office staff and (b) review at designated time intervals. [14237] Mr. Nicholas Brown: Risk assessments in Jobcentre Plus offices were carried out by specialist staff employed by the Employment Service and the company Land Securities Trillium which is responsible for the Benefits Agency estate. Further risk assessments are shortly to be carried out in all Jobcentre Plus offices in the light of experience of their actual operation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c577W; 14237
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Appeals Jobcentre Plus Staff Offices Working conditions Security Safety Risk assessment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk