§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many payments he has made in the past three years to members and former members of 743W HM armed forces in compensation for ill-treatment, bullying or harassment experienced while serving; and what the total cost was in each year. [59694]
§ Dr. MoonieThe number of claims settled and the total amounts paid in the past three years to members and former members of HM armed forces in compensation for ill-treatment, bullying or harassment experienced while serving are set out in the table:
Bullying/ill treatment Sexual harassment Racial harassment Claims settled Paid (£) Claims settled Paid (£) Claims settled Paid (£) 1999–2000 9 34,533 6 49,165 17 132,373 2000–01 2 31,0000 3 15,000 1 37,500 2001–02 0 0 1 50,000 1 20,000
§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Special Investigation Branch investigations into bullying and harassment are in progress; and what regiments are involved. [59695]
§ Mr. IngramA total of six investigations, where bullying or harassment has been alleged, are in progress with the Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch worldwide.
The units that are involved are:
- School of Electrical and Aeronautical Engineering
- 23 Pioneer Regiment
- Queens Royal Lancers
- 28 Engineer Regiment
- 26 Engineer Regiment.