§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many applications to join the Army from Northern Ireland were rejected on national security grounds in each year since 1998. [62642]
§ Mr. IngramApplications to join the Army in Northern Ireland that were rejected for all reasons for the period requested as follows:
Financial year Applications rejected 1997–98 227 1998–99 162 1999–2000 189 2000–01 165 2001–02 99 2002–031 16 1 To date. In common with other Government Departments, it is the Ministry of Defence's policy to maintain the freedom to accept, or reject, any person for employment without disclosing the reason why.
§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many applications to join the Army were made in each year since 1998. [62641]
§ Mr. IngramThe information requested is as follows:
Financial Year Number of applications 1998–99 37,915 1999–2000 37,844 2000–01 33,679 2001–02 38,855 2002–031 7,951 1 To 31 May.