HL Deb 21 February 2005 vol 669 cc144-5WA
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the cost to the Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety of producing Home Accident Prevention Strategy & Action Plan 2004–2009; how many copies were printed; why laminated covers were used; and what has been the extent of the document's circulation. [HL1124]

Baroness Amos

The cost of producing the Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan document was £4,925. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety had 10,000 copies of the document printed. A laminated finish was necessary to retain the quality of the document over the five-year period of the strategy. The printing of the document was one of the less expensive options available. A laminated finish was used on only one side and falls within departmental directions on quality levels for such a publication.

To date almost 7,500 copies of the strategy and action plan have been distributed. The document has been circulated widely including to HSS boards and trusts, all community pharmacists, all GP practices. MLAs, government departments, the Fire Brigade, the Housing Executive, and various community and voluntary groups throughout Northern Ireland.

Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many civil service posts will be created as a result of establishing the multi-agency Home Accident Prevention Strategy Implementation Group, as proposed in Home Accident Prevention Strategy & Action Plan 2004–2009, section 3.6; whether the proposals have been costed; and how the initiative is to be funded. [HL1125]

Baroness Amos

No civil service posts will be created as a result of establishing a multi-agency implementation group to manage and take forward the action points set out in the Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan. The proposals were costed during the development stage of the strategy and it was agreed that any additional costs arising from implementation of the action points would be met from within individual department's existing baselines. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has agreed to commit £100,000 to implement the strategy and action plan in its first year with continued support over its five year lifespan.