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This information is not held in the format requested.The Ministry of Defence encourages staff, where possible, to raise concerns informally and resolve them through their line management chain. Figures are not kept for cases resolved in this manner.If the matter cannot be resolved informally, we have—in line with the Civil Service Code—a formal three stage procedure for raising matters of conscience or professional concern. Additionally, where an individual feels they cannot raise the matter within their line management chain we have six nominated officers who can be approached in confidence at any time. They are all senior members of the Department who are independent and impartial, and form no part of the departmental procedures. If the matter cannot be resolved at this stage, an individual can then refer their concern to the Department's Permanent Secretary. |