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Written question asked by Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Davies Group

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the number of Davies Group claims handlers with authority to negotiate resolutions for managing the volume of outstanding civil compensation claims, including noise-induced hearing loss claims.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence and Davies Group continue to monitor closely and flex resources in response to surges in the number of NIHL claims. Davies Group staffing levels have increased over the past twelve months, and a further recruitment campaign is underway. The situation is dynamic and under constant review during frequent and regular communications between the Department and Davies Group.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124623
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Staff Contracts Compensation Civil proceedings Hearing impairment Ministry of Defence Davies Group
Link
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