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 advise members of the armed forces who choose not to extend their service of details of the functions of regimental associations and how to join; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will advise members of the armed forces who choose not to extend their service of details of the functions of regimental associations and how to join; and if he will make a statement. [144053] Mr. Spellar: Although each Service has its own discharge procedures, each ensures that its personnel are informed of the existence and role of appropriate regimental, single-Service or tri-Service associations that can be joined.

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