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Written Question

Armed Forces: Recruitment

Thursday 23rd May 2024

Asked by: Lord Bishop of Lichfield (Bishops - Bishops)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that more people from minority faith groups are recruited and retained by the UK armed forces.

Answered by Earl of Minto - Shadow Minister (Defence)

Defence is dedicated to recruiting and retaining the best talent, drawn from the broadest diversity of thought, skills, and background, to reflect the society we serve.

In addition to the various informal Defence staff networks that reflect faith and beliefs, the Armed Forces Chaplaincy is evolving to increase the proportion of minority faith chaplains, as well as non-religious pastoral officers to support Service personnel.