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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beamish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 November 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.


Armed Forces Bill

And did not go any further. The nearest that the hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr. Harper) got to action in the trenches—unless he has not told the House about his military record—was defending against the critics in his role as operations manager from 2000 to 2002. So the criticism levelled at Ministers for taking this decision, and the argument that they do not understand the military, is completely unworthy of this debate.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
451 c792 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Armed forces Convictions Courts martial Civilians Discharges Capital punishment Desertion Certification Defence equipment Powers Membership Staff Military police Officers Prerogative of mercy Sentencing World War I Service Civilian Court
Legislation
Armed Forces Bill 2005-06
Link
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