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LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS – BULLYING AT WESTMINSTER - 12 March 2018

LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS – BULLYING AT WESTMINSTER - 12 March 2018

Dr Julian Lewis: Does the Leader of the House agree that any member of staff who feels that he or she has been bullied must have an absolute guarantee that their career will not suffer in any way if they make a complaint? If they have that guarantee, does she agree that the reputation of Members of Parliament should not be sullied by accusations that they are bullies unless a complaint against them has been made?

[The Leader of the House of Commons (Andrea Leadsom): My right hon. Friend sums up the position very well. It is vital that complainants are protected so that they can come forward in confidence and not be further victimised, but it is also essential that people who are complained about have the opportunity to put their side of the story and receive proper justice.]