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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 4 February 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Charter of Fundamental Rights on employment practice within the armed forces; what representations he has made on the issue; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the impact of the Charter of Fundamental Rights on employment practice within the armed forces; what representations he has made on the issue; and if he will make a statement. [106374] Mr. Spellar: None as yet. The Government see no reason for the Charter to add to existing rights and obligations, nor is there any agreement that it should so do.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
343 c744W; 106374
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Conditions of employment Armed forces Employment Charter of Fundamental Rights (EU)