Written question asked by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 7 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Gig Economy: Health and Safety
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with devolved Administrations on an adequate response to the November 2020 High Court finding that the Government has failed properly to implement measures to encourage improvements in the health and safety and set minimum health and safety requirements for use of personal protective equipment for limb b workers including those in the gig economy and other precarious occupations.
- Answer
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Health and safety is a reserved matter for Scotland and Wales. However, health and safety is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. The Health and Safety Executive has discussed this case with the Northern Ireland Office and they are aware of the need to make corresponding legislative changes in order for the UK as a whole to give effect to the judgment and ensure proper implementation of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations.
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- 123620
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Subjects
- Devolved matters EU law Health and safety Protective clothing Gig economy
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