Written question asked by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2014 (named day). It was answered by Shailesh Vara (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he expects the bringing into force of the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill will lead to workers taking out personal insurance cover to protect them if they are injured at work.

Answer: The Ministry of Justice discussed the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill with officials from the Health and Safety Executive and senior members of the judiciary prior to its introduction. There have been no discussions with the insurance industry regarding the Bill. There is nothing in the Bill which prevents an employee bringing a negligence claim, or which leaves workers without appropriate remedies when they are injured by the negligent actions of irresponsible employers. We do not therefore expect it to lead to workers taking out personal insurance cover.

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