§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills 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. [136845]
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§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe information requested is not held by my Department in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
My Department is committed to providing its employees with a safe and healthy working environment. It is also committed to meeting the targets for reducing work related injuries and illnesses arising from the Government's Revitalising Health and Safety initiative. This includes ensuring that work practices are safe and that effective occupational health policies and good health management practices are developed.
My Department has procedures in place to reduce stress related absences which 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; andAn occupational health service that provides practical advice on occupational health issues.No compensation has been paid to employees specifically for work related stress in any of the last three years.