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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Friday, 10 September 2021 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury: Protective Clothing

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his current policy is on the wearing of face coverings in his (a) Department, (b) departmental agencies and (c) related bodies during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

Throughout the pandemic, the Civil Service / HM Treasury and its agencies and related bodies has followed, and continues to follow, the latest government guidance in relation to managing the risk of COVID-19 in the workplace, including any variations between the four nations of the UK.

In England, the BEIS ‘Working Safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)’ guidance provides sensible precautions employers can take to manage risk and support their staff. The guidance is available via this link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/offices-factories-and-labs#offices-7-2.

It is for individual employers to determine which mitigations are appropriate to adopt as they review their workplace risk assessments in light of the updated guidance. Face coverings, which are no longer required by law, are one possible mitigation employers could adopt if the situation warranted it.

HM Treasury fully supports individuals who choose to wear a face covering in the workplace.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38207
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Disease control Protective clothing Treasury Coronavirus
Link
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