Written question asked by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What are the role and objectives of the proposed Tri-Service Equal Opportunities Training Centre at Shrivenham. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Forth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the role and objectives of the proposed Tri-Service Equal Opportunities Training Centre at Shrivenham. [61368] Mr. Doug Henderson: I officially opened the Tri-Service Equal Opportunities Training Centre, co-located with the Royal Military College of Science at Shrivenham, on 25 September 1998. The Centre has been established to deliver equal opportunities training to Service and civilian personnel holding the appointment of Equal Opportunities Advisers and selected military trainers throughout the Service command chain. It also provides, with the assistance of an outside contractor, mandatory awareness seminars for senior Service officers and MOD Senior Civil Servants. The work of the Centre complements the wide range of equal opportunities training and initiatives already instigated by the MOD and the three Services. It has a vital role to play in the Armed Forces' drive to eradicate unacceptable behaviour and to explain both organisational and individual responsibilities. It encourages a top down--bottom up approach to equal opportunities awareness. This approach ensures that the specific work and initiatives employed by EO advisers are supported at the highest level by senior officers providing positive, informed leadership.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 322 c57-8W; 61368
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Staff Armed forces Civil servants Civilians Equality Joint Service Command and Staff College Training