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Written question asked by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 1 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: ISS

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the (a) covid-19 health and safety practices of facilities management contractor ISS and (b) potential effect of those practices on staff based in his Department's buildings.

Answer

BEIS collaborates closely with the Government Property Agency which manages the facilities management contract with ISS. BEIS has reviewed the COVID-19 health and safety practices of ISS, which include risk assessments, training information and protocols for ISS staff working within the BEIS demise of buildings.

The review of ISS practices gives the Department assurance that sufficient COVID-19 mitigations are in place to enable BEIS staff, or others working within the BEIS demise of buildings, to work safely.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25864
Session
2021-22
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Health and safety Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ISS Coronavirus
Link
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