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Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Construction: Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that workers injured through contact with construction equipment have a legal right to access service, maintenance, and operational records relating to that equipment, where such access is currently denied on the basis of contractual arrangements between suppliers and contractors.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade recognises the importance of ensuring that workers injured through contact with construction equipment are able to access relevant support.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) launched its Health Safety and Wellbeing Strategy in July 2025 at an industry event attended by over 150 leaders including the then Minister for Industry. The CLC will be publishing its Health, Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan in November 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1050
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Contracts Construction Employment Injuries Equipment
Link
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