§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many cases of work related stress have been reported in her Department in each of the last three years; 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; and if she will make a statement. [136856]
§ Mr. CabornDCMS does not hold data which separately identifies work-related sickness absence. DCMS has a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for employees.
The Department is committed to meeting targets for reducing the number of working days lost generally due to sickness absence and due to work related injuries and illness arising from the Government's Revitalising Health and Safety initiative. Guidance is available for all staff on how to manage stress effectively.