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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Domestic Abuse

Asked by Jess AsatoLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90510

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has (a) implemented a domestic abuse policy for staff and (b) trained line managers to effectively respond to staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is committed to supporting staff that are experiencing, or going through the aftermath of, domestic violence.

MHCLG has a published Domestic Violence policy.

Our published policy includes guidance and support for Line Managers and individuals who are confided to about domestic violence issues and signposts to a range of resources and sources of support for colleagues experiencing domestic violence and for managers supporting colleagues.

Once available, we will promote the take-up of the training product for managers currently being developed by the Cabinet Office.

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