§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Minister for Women what plans she has for increasing the recruitment of women into the armed forces; and what discussions she has held with ministerial colleagues on the issue. [125979]
§ Ms HewittFrom April 2002 to March 2003, 3,230 new women recruits joined the armed forces, an increase of 20 per cent, on the previous year. The Services' recruiting force actively encourage women to apply for the wide range of posts available to them.