§ Angela EagleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans to conclude a partnership agreement with the trade unions representing the staff in his Department. [117460]
§ Dr. MoonieWe do not have a Departmental partnership agreement with our trades unions, and we have no plans to introduce one.
However, the Ministry of Defence is committed to working in partnership with its trades unions, and actively encourages the partnership approach of shared aims, objectives and outcomes, when consulting with the trades unions on issues that affect civilian staff.