§ 24. Tony CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent steps the armed forces have taken to promote racial equality within the services. [24486]
§ Mr. IngramThe armed forces have done much in recent years to promote racial equality and create an environment free from harassment and unlawful discrimination. This includes establishing confidential advice and support help lines; a network of equal opportunities advisers; equality training, focus groups and surveys; monitoring and evaluating ethnic minority recruitment, progression and retention; and a vigorous recruiting and outreach programme to encourage more ethnic minorities to join the armed forces.