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Written question asked by Peter Grant (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 10 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 15 December 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Friday, 24 December 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) provision of (i) uniforms and (ii) winter uniforms by the employer and (b) other working conditions at covid testing centres under contract to his Department.

Answer

Uniforms, personal protective equipment and special apparel, such as winter uniforms, are provided by the service management providers operating testing sites, according to local needs. COVID-19 testing centres are regularly audited and inspected by the Department, the UK Health Security Agency and by external organisations to maintain working conditions which are safe for test site operatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90897
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Staff Screening Uniforms Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk