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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 July 2021. It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Health and Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that contractors working in its buildings adhere to health and safety requirements; and whether his Department has taken enforcement action against contractors in relation to that matter.

Answer

Where appropriate, the Department works closely with contractors on health and safety matters, including reviewing health and safety practices, such as risk assessments, reviewing training information and protocols for staff working within the BEIS demise of buildings. The Department would work closely with enforcement agencies where relevant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27003
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Enforcement Health and safety Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Link
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