Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Stephens Excerpts
Monday 20th May 2024

(4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Chris Stephens. He is not here. Can the Front Bencher answer the question as though it had been asked?

Chris Stephens Portrait Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
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3. What recent assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of harassment and bullying cases in the armed forces.

Andrew Murrison Portrait The Minister for Defence People and Families (Dr Andrew Murrison)
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Mr Speaker, I will by all means answer the question. In 2023, 262 service complaints relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination were ruled admissible, compared with 227 in 2022. I am pleased to say that changes to the service complaints system in June 2022 have been encouraging people to come forward with their complaints. The “My Complaint” app, which launched in October, will make the system easier and more accessible.