To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills how many cases of bullying have been reported in his Department in each of the last 12 months. (182830)

DIUS was created in July 2007 by the amalgamation of elements from BERR (formerly DTI) and DCSF (formerly DfES). As a consequence it has not existed for the 12 months specified.

However in the interim period there have been no cases of bullying reported by staff. Nor are any cases currently reported.