Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish an Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objection for members of the British armed forces.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will establish an Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objection for members of the British armed forces; and if he will make a statement. [31675] Dr. Reid: The Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objectors, which is a Non-Departmental Public Body, was established by administrative action in 1970. It is responsible for advising the Secretary of State for Defence on all claims of conscientious objection to further service made by officers and other ranks of the Armed Forces whose applications for permission to retire, or to resign their commissions, or for discharge, have been refused by the Service authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31675; 307 c377W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed forces Conscientious objectors Advisory Committee on Conscientious Objectors