Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has (a) implemented a domestic abuse policy for staff and (b) trained line managers to effectively respond to staff who are experiencing domestic abuse.

The Department for Business and Trade is committed to supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse and has guidance in place that outlines the support available to employees affected by domestic abuse.

Line managers complete 'Manager Essentials' training, which promotes wellbeing and guidance on handling complex issues.

Employees at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse can access:

• general awareness-raising training via the departmental intranet
• accredited domestic abuse companions offering confidential guidance and support
• an external resource hub providing professional advice and assistance.

Once available, we will promote the take-up of the training product for managers currently being developed by the Cabinet Office.