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Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2021. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence Guard Service: Working Hours

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 September 2021 to Question 45127, Ministry of Defence Guard Service: Working Hours, whether a fatigue risk management system is in place for MGS staff working (a) up to and (b) more than 48 hours in a rolling 7-day period.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) adheres to the Defence Joint Service Publication (JSP) 892, which is the mechanism by which wellbeing-related risks and issues, including fatigue, are managed.

Any mitigations to these risks are applied in accordance with the Ministry of Defence Civilian HR Policy, Rules and Guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75996
Session
2021-22
Related items
Ministry of Defence Guard Service: Working Hours
Monday, 13 September 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Conditions of employment Working hours Ministry of Defence Guard Service
Link
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