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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 14 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Working Conditions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to review the outcomes achieved by the Defence Safety Authority in providing safe working environments for the armed forces.

Answer

As detailed in the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Charter, the Director General DSA prepares and submits an Annual Assurance Report for consideration by the Permanent Secretary, as chair of the Defence Health, Safety and Environment Protection (HS&EP) Committee, prior to consideration by the Defence Board and final approval by the Secretary of State for Defence. This yearly report provides the Secretary of State for Defence with independent assurance that Defence policy for HS&EP is being promoted and implemented. In addition, an independent audit of the DSA is planned for 2023 to provide assurance of the continuing effectiveness of the DSA.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103442
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed forces Working conditions Safety Reviews Defence Safety Authority
Link
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