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Armed Forces: Public Appointments

Asked by Tim RocaLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 25 July 2024UIN 778

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the appointment of the Armed Forces Commissioner.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Armed Forces Commissioner is the first in a series of steps that will be taken by the new Government to improve Service life and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve.

The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill was included in the King’s Speech and will be published in due course.

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