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<p>As detailed in the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Charter, the Director General
DSA prepares and submits an Annual Assurance Report for consideration by the Permanent
Secretary, as chair of the Defence Health, Safety and Environment Protection (HS&EP)
Committee, prior to consideration by the Defence Board and final approval by the Secretary
of State for Defence. This yearly report provides the Secretary of State for Defence
with independent assurance that Defence policy for HS&EP is being promoted and
implemented. In addition, an independent audit of the DSA is planned for 2023 to provide
assurance of the continuing effectiveness of the DSA.</p>
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