Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 80 of his Department's Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, HC1468, when he plans that the Deep Dives into the Defence Ethics, Propriety and Standards guidance will be completed.
The rolling programme of deep dives into the effectiveness of, and compliance with, Defence Ethics, Propriety and Standards policies provides assurance on an ongoing basis. The first deep dives into Gifts, Rewards and Hospitality and Business Appointments policies have concluded and recommendations are being implemented. Further policy deep dives will commence in the new year.