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Ministry of Defence: Equality

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 29151

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the total cost to the public purse for the provision of diversity, equality and inclusion courses for staff in his Department in 2024.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence remains committed to making the step changes required to create a more inclusive environment, enabling everyone, irrespective of background, to deliver our Defence outputs, enhance our operational effectiveness, and better defend and represent the nation we serve. The requested information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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