Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 26 January 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to revise the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985, with particular reference to (a) simplifying the procedure, (b) taking into account loss of (i) pension and (ii) benefits and (c) the legal expenses required in progressing a defended case to a final hearing. - Including ref to 20 January 2004, 416 c1124-5W.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to revise the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985, with particular reference to (a) simplifying the procedure, (b) taking into account loss of (i) pension and (ii) benefits and (c) the legal expenses required in progressing a defended case to a final hearing. [146181] Mr. Caplin: I refer the hon. Gentlemen to the latter part of my reply of 20 January 2004, Official Report, column 1124-25W. Once this examination is complete we shall discuss with the Department of Trade and Industry (which is responsible for administering the Reinstatement Committees under the 1985 Act) what, if any, revisions might be necessary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 146181; 417 c70W;417 c69-70W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Conditions of employment Compensation Armed forces Employment Legal costs Protection Pension rights Reserve forces Termination of employment
Legislation: Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985
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