HC Deb 26 November 2001 vol 375 c660W
25. Mr. Watts

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent steps the armed forces have taken to promote(a) gender and (b) racial equality within the services. [15099]

Mr. Ingram

The armed forces goal is to achieve an environment free from harassment, intimidation and discrimination. All three services have in place a wide range of measures to support and promote that goal. These include confidential advice and support help lines, a network of equal opportunities advisers, equality training programmes and outreach initiatives.