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Proceeding contribution from Lord Drayson (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 October 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Armed Forces Bill.

Armed Forces Bill

I absolutely understand the noble and learned Lord’s concerns. This is an important point because we need to ensure that we have sufficiently defined the issue so that it is clear that if a soldier receives advice from his chain of command, it has gone through a validated procedure and originated from someone who is medically qualified. It would be wrong for people who are not medically qualified, and who have not been authorised to do so by the chain of command, to give advice to our personnel on the use of pharmaceutical agents in that way. Making it absolutely clear in the Bill is a positive step.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
685 c269 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Discipline Crime Alcoholic drinks Courts Armed forces Arrests Conduct Deployment Aircraft Courts martial Civilians Certification Defence equipment Evidence Eligibility Jurisdiction Drugs Maladministration Misconduct Powers Membership Prosecutions Misuse Public opinion Officers Low flying Young people Trials Rules of procedure Rules of engagement
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk