HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 c425W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many cases of work-related stress have been reported in her Department; how much compensation has been paid to employees; how many work days have been lost due to work-related stress, and at what cost; what procedures have been put in place to reduce work-related stress, and at what cost, in each of the last three years; and if she will make a statement. [35938]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

Information is not held by my Department in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Procedures put in place to reduce work related stress include: Training events on stress management available to all staff; An interactive on-line package to help with recognition and prevention of stress; An Employee Assistance Service which includes an advice and counselling service; An Occupational Health Service that provides practical advice on occupational health issues; and A wide range of initiatives providing practical advice and tips to individuals on techniques to deal with stress and maintain a healthy work life balance.

My Department is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all its employees. Arising from the Government's Revitalising Health and Safety initiative, it is also committed to meeting targets for reducing the number of working days lost due to work related injuries and illness. This includes ensuring that work practises are safe and free from any hazards to health and that effective occupational health policies and good health management practices are developed.

No compensation has been paid to employees specifically for work related stress in any of the last three years.

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