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The Department stated that it has a structure where risks are managed across the Weybridge...
Conclusion
The Department stated that it has a structure where risks are managed across the Weybridge site through its Science Facilities Joint Management Board. It also stated that the Department’s board and executive committee scrutinise the risks and mitigations at the Weybridge site. The Department said that the APHA has responsibility for ensuring that contingency plans are in place for any breakdowns at the Weybridge site.31 The APHA confirmed that it has contingency plans in place to respond to issues such as power outages and containment breaches and that these plans have been agreed with the Health and Safety Executive.32
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Twenty-Fourth Report - Redevelopment of Defra’s animal health infrastructure
16 Nov 2022
HC 42
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.5 yrs
Report published
16 Nov 2022