Homes and Property | Home PageOne in five women in Navy are pesteredJonathan Prynn, Business Editor @JonPrynn|Evening Standard13 April 2012One in five women in the Navy suffered sexual harassment last year, new government figures reveal.Defence Secretary John Reid promised to stamp out the "significant problem" of intimidation and verbal abuse and confirmed women in the Army and Royal Air Force were also targeted.Dr Reid said "bullying and harassment" would not be tolerated in the Armed Forces and unveiled an action plan, drawn up with the Equal Opportunities Commission, to tackle the issue.The agreement, which comes into force in March next year, includes: A survey to establish the extent of sexual harassment. A review of Armed Forces complaints procedures. Increasing the awareness of sexual harassment and explaining how it can damage military effectiveness. The action plan follows several high-profile cases, including accusations of rape and sexual abuse against female recruits at Deepcut barracks in Surrey.Dr Reid said: "We strive to create an environment in which every individual can realise their potential."MORE ABOUTJohn ReidLabour Party