Covid-19 Staff Safety at DVLA Offices 2021-06-30
2021-06-30
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Q1
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Discussions about the safety of DVLA staff in Swansea during the pandemic, including measures taken to protect workers.
What recent discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the safety of DVLA staff in Swansea during the COVID-19 outbreak?
We work closely with the Department for Transport and view the safety of DVLA staff as paramount. The DFT has implemented weekly COVID testing, hired over 30 new cleaners, and installed thermal imaging cameras for temperature checks on all individuals entering the building.
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Q2
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A DVLA staff rep faced online abuse for advocating for colleagues' safety, with some managers sharing this abuse on social media. The DVLA refuses to remove an abusive petition.
Will the Minister join me in condemning the online abuse against a DVLA staff rep and encourage the Department for Transport to ensure the removal of all abusive contact immediately?
I am happy to join in condemning online abuse against anyone, having experienced it myself. I hope the PCS Union will quickly resolve this dispute despite the issues around abusive contact, noting that 60,000 daily items need personal handling by DVLA staff.
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Specifically condemning the abuse and ensuring its removal from social media was not fully addressed.
I Am Happy To Join In Condemning Online Abuse Against Anyone, Having Experienced It Myself.
Noting That 60,000 Daily Items Need Personal Handling By Dvla Staff.
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