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Written question asked by Sarah Atherton (Conservative) on Monday, 28 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government's response to the Defence Committee's Second Report on Protecting those who protect us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life, published in December 2021, what progress he has made on scoping hosting an international conference in 2022 with partner nations.

Answer

We are grateful to all the women who contributed to the Defence Committee's report and continue to implement the bold changes necessary in this area. As stated in our response, Defence is committed to understanding best practice within other Armed Forces and Government Departments. As part of this, we are well advanced in our planning to host an international conference this year with partner nations and learn with our allies who share similar challenges. Further details on the conference will be published in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131353
Session
2021-22
Related items
Subjects
Armed forces Women Conferences
Link
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