Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 55177

Armed Forces: Recruitment

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Lewis Cocking

ConservativeBroxbourne

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of diversity, equality and inclusion policies on recruitment to the armed forces.

Answer

Al Carns
The recruitment and retention of talented personnel to the Armed Forces is mission critical. We must draw from the broadest diversity of thought, skills, and background to ensure we continue to meet the threats we face and safeguard the security, stabilit...

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