§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps are being taken to deal with employers who operate without compulsory employers' liability insurance. [160870]
§ Mr. BrowneEnforcement is undertaken on a day to day basis by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors. Recent HSE research indicates a high level of compliance, over 99 per cent.
Nevertheless, the Government's recent report of the review of Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance (ELCI) sets out a range of actions to improve enforcement. These include commitments to monitor the take-up and ensure ELCI compliance from bodies that contract with the public sector, following publication of new guidance.
A copy of the report is available in the Library.
§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps he is taking to ensure enforcement of compulsory employers' liability insurance at local level; and if he will make a statement. [160871]
§ Mr. BrowneEnforcement of employers' liability compulsory insurance at local level is undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive. Recent research indicates a high level of compliance, over 99 per cent.