Ministry of Defence Guard Service 2023-11-20
2023-11-20
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the disincentive effect of switching to new OMEC contracts, which reportedly involves additional work hours. This has led to a decrease in promotion applications and an increase in staff leaving.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the operational MGS employment contract on applications for promotion in the Ministry of Defence Guard Service?
There is no evidence—[Interruption.]
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The question about recent assessments was not addressed, and there was an interruption in the response.
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Q2
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A constituent has provided over a decade's service within the MOD Guard Service. They report that switching from legacy contracts to OMEC contracts discourages them and their peers from applying for promotion, citing additional work hours as a deterrent.
I thank the Minister for his response but, respectfully, I do not find it sufficient. My constituent has provided more than a decade's service within the Ministry of Defence Guard Service. He reports that he and his contemporaries are disincentivised to apply for promotion, because it would mean switching to the new OMEC contracts from their legacy contracts and an extra six hours' work a week. Many are leaving. Will the Minister promise to investigate this issue thoroughly?
I am grateful to the hon. Lady. The new way of working was passed through the trade union consultation process, of course, and in terms of pay, pension, leave and sickness benefits and working hours, the MOD Guard Service performs well, as I have said, against private security companies. That is why we appear to be recruiting and retaining well.
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The specific ask for a thorough investigation was not addressed.
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