Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 19th November, 394 c36W, how many complaints about bullying have been recorded in each year at the Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire; and what measures have been taken to protect service personnel against bullying. - Inc ref to 392 c57W, 4 November 2002.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 19 November, Official Report, column 36W, how many complaints about bullying have been recorded in each year at the Dalton Barracks in Oxfordshire; and what measures have been taken to protect service personnel against bullying. [86051] Dr. Moonie: Since 1 January 1999, the Royal Military Police has received one report of alleged assault/bullying at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon. The case was considered by the Commanding Officer and the individual found not guilty. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces on 4 November 2002, Official Report, column 57W to my hon. Friend the Member for Selby (Mr. Grogan). Bullying and harassment in any form are not tolerated, and the Services incorporate procedures and undertake training at all levels in an attempt to raise awareness of these issues, minimise, and if possible eradicate, such practices.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 86051; 396 c415W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Complaints Bullying Criminal proceedings Armed forces Death Army Advisory services Dalton Barracks
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