The Permanent Secretary insisted that progress is being made on changing behaviour and culture, but admitted that such changes “are not quick”. He also said that reducing the level of bullying, harassment and discrimination within the Department is a matter of personal priority for him. This is encouraging but he undoubtedly faces an uphill task.68 62 Q136 63 Q140 64 Q143 65 Q152 66 NAO report, paragraph 3.22 67 NAO report, paragraph 3.21 68 Q152 Ministry of Defence Equipment Plan 2021–31 17

The Permanent Secretary insisted that progress is being made on changing behaviour and culture, but admitted that such changes “are not quick”. He also said that reducing the level of bullying, harassment and discrimination within the Department is a matter of personal priority for him. This is encouraging but he undoubtedly faces an uphill task.68 62 Q136 63 Q140 64 Q143 65 Q152 66 NAO report, paragraph 3.22 67 NAO report, paragraph 3.21 68 Q152 Ministry of Defence Equipment Plan 2021–31 17 Type: conclusion | Number: 33 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 6.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Autumn 2022 6.2 The department monitors progress of National Audit Office’s (NAO’s) Value for Money recommendations including Equipment Plan report recommendations. The status of the recommendations is reviewe