questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 June 2026 to Question 8931, whether a candidate's protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are taken into account when making military (a) appointments and (b) promotions.
answerText: Military appointments and promotions are made in accordance with Joint Service Policy (JSP) and are based on individual merit, relevant experience and evidence of suitability, with decisions informed by historic performance and experience. Candidate docum...
heading: Armed Forces: Recruitment