Ministry of Defence: Mental Health
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to ensure that his Department is a psychologically safe place in which to work.
Answered by Al Carns
This Government is committed to a safe working environment for all. The Secretary of State for Defence set out in his first address to staff that this will be a Government that respects all, will draw on all talents and will have zero tolerance for abuse.
The Ministry of Defence has launched a programme aimed at reaffirming the standards of behaviour that are expected across Defence. The Secretary of State has asked for an update on this work, and will consider what further action is needed across the Department.
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