HC Deb 07 September 2004 vol 424 c983W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the introduction of a stress policy in his Department. [187092]

Mr. Charles Clarke

My Department and the Trade Union Side are agreed on the importance of addressing workplace stress. My Department is working closely with the Trade Union Side to develop a stress policy based on the Health and Safety Executive Management Standards of good management practice.