Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 15
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In June 2021 the Department commissioned David King, its Director Health, Safety and Environmental Protection,...
Conclusion
In June 2021 the Department commissioned David King, its Director Health, Safety and Environmental Protection, to assess whether correct health and safety procedures had been followed. His report, published in December 2021, concluded that collective failings enabled activity to continue when it should have been stopped or paused until stronger controls were in place. The report made 20 recommendations to improve the Department’s approach to safety.31
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 September 2022. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗