Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the self-assessment framework in the Royal Marines Project Regain programme in helping to (a) combat mental health issues and (b) prevent suicide by armed forces personnel since its introduction.

Regain is part of the Royal Navy drive to reduce stigma, improve mental health and mental fitness awareness within the Royal Marines. It encourages Royal Marine personnel to seek help at the earliest opportunity, not just from the medical teams but from peers, superiors, Chain of Command, family and friends.

Regain continues to demonstrate its value in supporting Royal Marine personnel who may be contemplating suicide or suffering from mental health issues.