Written questions

Retail Trade: Health and Safety

Commons · Question 75301 · Tabled 4 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will issue guidance to retailers on mitigating risks for lone workers.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 9 Sep 2025

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has the policy lead for workplace health and safety in Great Britain. However, the primary responsibility for managing risk to health and safety lies with employers. An employer is the person or organisation that is l...