Written questions

Small Businesses: Occupational Health

2026-05-31 · Department for Business and Trade · HL525 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to help small- and medium-sized enterprises to manage periods of employee ill health more effectively; and to reduce avoidable economic inactivity.

Answer

The Government is committed to helping businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, to support staff who are balancing work and health conditions. The Government has welcomed the Keep Britain Working Review’s findings, including its emphasis on ...