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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 August 2020. It was answered by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 3 August 2020 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).


House of Lords: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what arrangements are in place to ensure that House of Lords staff with pre-existing health conditions are protected from COVID-19 if they return to work in the office after the summer recess.

Answer

The Administration continues to work with Public Health England to maintain Parliament’s status as a COVID-19-secure workplace. A risk assessment process has also been put in place to enable the Administration to consider and act on risks to employees who may be returning to the parliamentary estate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7395
Session
2019-21
Subjects
House of Lords Health and safety Disease control Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk