Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gordon Prentice (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 3 December 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Army Recruitment
- Question
- I thank my friend for all that information, but am I right in thinking that 7.5 per cent. of the British Army is drawn from Commonwealth countries? Is that number too high, and should a cap be placed on it to reduce our dependence on our friends in the Commonwealth?
- Answer
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We have always recruited from Commonwealth countries, and we think that the balance is about right. It is important that we continue to recruit from the Commonwealth, and we welcome and value the contribution of our armed forces personnel from those countries.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 468 c565
- Session
- 2007-08
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Army Commonwealth Recruitment Staff Internet Marketing Vocational guidance
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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