Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what proportion of staff of his Department, excluding those working in its executive agencies, hold current certificates for (a) First Aid at Work and (b) Emergency First Aid at Work, by office.

The Department’s risk assessment defines what is considered to be appropriate cover for each of the offices it occupies, taking into account guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive. The Department will continue to ensure that there is appropriate cover in place.