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Friday, September 02, 2011

Navy ready to let Wrens serve in subs

Vanguard-classThe ban on women serving in Royal Navy submarines is set to be lifted after medical experts told the Ministry of Defence wrens face no more danger on boats than their male colleagues.

The News has learnt the MoD has changed its long-held stance on not allowing women to serve beneath the waves due to supposed health risks after researchers at the Gosport-based Institute of Naval Medicine found levels of carbon dioxide on subs are suitable for both males and females.

The equality issue has been under review at the MoD for two years and a decision is expected soon.

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