Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any complaints of (a) bullying, (b) harassment, (c) discrimination and (d) other inappropriate workplace behaviour were received in relation to (i) ministers and (ii) special advisors in each of the last ten years.

I refer the Hon. Member to the answers given today to Questions 88787 and 88788. The FCDO is fully committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all colleagues, taking proactive steps on prevention and taking seriously complaints of inappropriate behaviour. Complaints are handled confidentially.