§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission whether(a) police and security staff, (b) catering and cleaning staff, (c) Library staff, (d) Official Report staff, (e) Committee Office staff, (f) Fees Office staff and (g) hon. Members' secretaries and research assistants are covered by an insurance scheme in the event of (i) industrial injury or (ii) an act of terrorism in the Palace of Westminster and its outbuildings.
§ Mr. Beith[holding answer 22 January 1992]: All staff employed by the House of Commons Commission are covered against injury or death sustained in the course of their duties by the provisions of the House of Commons staff pension scheme.
Insurance cover has been arranged for Members in respect of employers' liability to provide for any of their staff who suffer injury or death at work due to the Member's negligence. The House of Commons Commission is considering the question of further provision to cover Members' staff against acts of terrorism.
The terms and conditions of service of police officers and security staff employed in the parliamentary estate are the responsibility of the Home Office.