Defence: Equality

(asked on 9th September 2025) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 16 June 2025 to Question HL7882 on Defence: Equality, for what reason the groups representing women were labelled gender networks.


Answered by
Louise Sandher-Jones Portrait
Louise Sandher-Jones
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 16th September 2025

The Ministry of Defence classified network groups representing women under the broader designation of gender networks reflecting an inclusive and integrated approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. This approach aligns with the Defence People Strategy’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all personnel.

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