Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 January 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 January 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what regulations Commander David Axon was removed from HMS Somerset in November 2004; what charges were laid against him; what procedures were adopted to hear and adjudicate on these charges; and what actions were taken as a result.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what regulations Commander David Axon was removed from HMS Somerset in November 2004; what charges were laid against him; what procedures were adopted to hear and adjudicate on these charges; and what actions were taken as a result. [208753] Mr. Caplin: Commander David Axon was removed from command of HMS Somerset in December 2004 under regulation BR 8373, Article 2026, following allegations which constituted a breach of Equal Opportunities policy. The findings and recommendations of the investigation were considered and acted upon in accordance with the procedures defined within BR 8373, Articles 2027 and 2028. Commander Axon has now been re-appointed to a non-command post ashore.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208753; 429 c951W;429 c955W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Equality Officers Navy Military law Warships HMS Somerset Axon, David
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