asked the Chairman of Committees:

Further to his Written Answer on 6 February (WA 189), when the last health and safety audit was carried out on Black Rod's Garden Entrance; and whether it took into consideration potential injury caused to staff by strong winds. [HL1917]

A health and safety review of all police officer posts and accommodation was undertaken on 13 and 14 September 2007. The inspection of Black Rod’s Garden Entrance did not identify any potential hazards created by weather conditions.