Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether (a) specialist, (b) face to face and (c) ongoing training on domestic abuse is provided to employees working in its frontline services.

Training for DWP staff in front line roles provides face to face and e-learning modules on how we can best serve our vulnerable customers, including victims of domestic abuse. Frontline staff are also trained to refer customers to appropriate specialist support.