HC Deb 03 July 2000 vol 353 c53W
22. Mr. Borrow

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations he has received calling for improved support for homosexual service men and women; and if he will make a statement. [127278]

Mr. Spellar

My right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary announced our renewed policy on homosexuals in the Armed Forces in January this year. Since then, we have not received any representations for improved support for homosexual servicemen and women. Sexual orientation is now viewed as an entirely private matter. All Service personnel, regardless of their sexual orientation, have full access to the entire range of Service welfare agencies, including confidential helplines.