§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many cases of work-related stress have been reported in his 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 he will make a statement. [136850]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Department for Transport was established following machinery of Government changes in May 2002. For the period 2002–03 there have been 16 cases of alleged work-related stress in the Department for Transport (excluding its Agencies). There have been no compensation claims for work-related stress. The Department does not have details of the days lost and associated cost for work-related absence.
285WThe Department has a Stress at Work Policy in place, which is supported by practical guidance issued to staff on dealing with the issue. In addition, the Department has access to a counselling and support facility. The Department is committed to meeting the targets for reducing the number of days lost due to work related injuries and ill health arising from the Government's Revitalising Health and Safety initiative.