§ Ms. Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the main needs of women in the policy areas within the sphere of his Department's activities; what has been done to identify and quantify these needs and to monitor services delivery; what consultation is carried out with women to ensure their views are adequately represented; and what training is given to his staff to raise their appreciation of the needs of women.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe Ministry of Defence is not responsible for any policy areas relating specifically to the needs of women. The recruitment and management of civilian staff in the Ministry of Defence is conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policies of the Civil Service; and equal opportunities issues are addressed on appropriate supervision and management training courses.