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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 28 October 2010.


Armed Forces: Refusal of Goods and Services

Question
My Lords, does my noble friend agree that if we are going to support people who are putting their lives on the line for our country, we should give them all the support we possibly can? Will he clarify to the House exactly what the legal status is if somebody is refused a service just because they are wearing the uniform of one of Her Majesty’s services?
Answer

My Lords, legislation would not necessarily address the problem, but we encourage commanding officers to engage as much as possible with the local community to prevent the sort of incident that my noble friend mentioned.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
721 c1308 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Discrimination Uniforms
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk