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Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2017. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 February 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Recruitment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department operates a ban the box employment policy in respect of ex-offender job applicants with unspent convictions; and how many employees of his Department have unspent convictions.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to improving diversity of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment that attracts the best talent, and makes the most of potential skills and productivity.

The MOD is working with the Cabinet Office to implement the principles of the Ban the Box campaign.

The information requested relating to how many Ministry of Defence Service and civilian employees have unspent convictions could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64468
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Criminal records Offenders Recruitment Staff Ministry of Defence
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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