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Department for Work and Pensions: Grimsby

Asked by Melanie OnnLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 150

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his department is taking to ensure the safety of DWP staff working at the Crown House in Grimsby.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) take the safety of its staff very seriously, ensuring that through the relevant policies, procedures, training, risk assessments, and supervision, we allocate resources to manage risk and keep our people safe.

Each site has a Senior Responsible Officer (SROs) who ensures risks are managed, incidents are investigated, and lessons learned, working closely with a national team of health and safety business partners.

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