Context
The question follows a report by the House of Commons Commission agreeing to seek accreditation from the White Ribbon campaign in October, aimed at preventing violence against women and girls. The context is the ongoing national crisis with nearly 4 million people affected by domestic abuse in the UK.
Question
I thank my hon. Friend for his response. In light of nearly 4 million people in the UK being victims of some sort of domestic violence, will my hon. Friend and the Commission he serves consider taking steps to improve the messaging for MPs’ staff around domestic violence and abuse, and share details of available training? Will he agree to encourage MPs to endorse the new House of Commons policy on domestic abuse in full, which I have been helping to shape with House staff?
Answer from Nick Smith
I thank my hon. Friend for her question. I am happy to help with her key point about messaging. Members, as employers, could implement a domestic abuse policy. To help with this, the Members’ human resources advice service has specific guidance and templates available for Members, and can support them with implementation.
Not addressed: Details of training and endorsing the new House of Commons policy on domestic abuse were not specifically addressed.
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