Home Secretary: Allegations of Bullying

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem Excerpts

Monday 2nd November 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord True (Con)]

My Lords, I refer again to what the Cabinet Secretary said about the process. On bullying, I underline again what I said earlier. The Civil Service helps those who wish to make complaints. In 2019, we ran a cross-departmental “speak up” campaign to encourage individuals to come forward and report poor behaviours. A further campaign is proposed for this year.

[Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (LD)]

My Lords, is not the irresistible inference both from the delay and from the answers that the Minister has given that the Government have something to hide? What is it?

[Lord True (Con)]

My Lords, I can resist the inference.