Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Conditions of Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the statement of 16 May 2011, Official Report, columns 25-42, on armed forces covenant, whether the external reference group is a permanent body.

Answer: We will continue to call upon and welcome the input of the external reference group in our work to support the armed forces covenant. This will include drafting and commenting on the armed forces covenant report, the requirement for which is placed on the Defence Secretary in clause two of the Armed Forces Bill currently going through Parliament.We are working with the external reference group to update its terms of reference in line with its significant new role.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 56652; 528 c528-9W;528 c526-7W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Armed Forces Covenant
Monday, 16 May 2011
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects: Conditions of employment Armed forces Armed forces covenant
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