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


Armed Forces Bill

Broadly speaking, I agree with the hon. Gentleman. However, I think that the hon. Member for Aldershot (Mr. Howarth) would confirm that when, as a Select Committee, we spoke to serving soldiers, sailors and airmen, there was a feeling that on certain occasions commanding officers have not dealt with such issues even-handedly. I accept that in most cases they do, but there are exceptions, and we should not lose sight of the fact that that causes resentment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
451 c802 
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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