Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 12 July 2022Answered: 18 July 2022

Asked by

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

The House of Commons Administration provides a variety of training for Members and their staff to help them respond to domestic and sexual abuse casework, which includes a day-long training course on dealing with cases of domestic abuse, human resources sessions on domestic abuse awareness and an e-learning module on safeguarding. The training courses equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs, respond accordingly and provide access to support and resources.