HL Deb 25 July 2002 vol 638 cc126-7WA
Baroness Whitaker

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make an announcement on the review of the location in government of the Health and Safety Commission. [HL5638]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Following the establishment of the Department for Transport as a department focused solely on transport issues, the Prime Minister has decided that the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive will transfer to the Department for Work and Pensions. The Health and Safety Sponsorship Division, currently located within the Department for Transport, will also transfer to the Department for Work and Pensions. These changes will take effect from 24 July 2002.