Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will include in army discharge papers details of contacts and functions of regimental associations.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will include in army discharge papers details of contacts and functions of regimental associations. [144052] Mr. Spellar: The system of regiments and related regimental associations is unique to the army. Men and women serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force can expect to serve in more than one unit, ship or squadron and their associations therefore tend to be Service-wide. In all three Services, however, details of the relevant associations and their functions are included in discharge papers. Arrangements for obtaining contact details are also provided.

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