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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beamish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 November 2011. It occurred during Debate and Adjournment debate on Armed Forces Personnel.


Armed Forces Personnel

It is not churlish to remind the hon. Gentleman what he did at that time. When we tabled an amendment to enshrine the covenant in law, he voted against it. I know that he is a Liberal Democrat, and thus can pick and choose and place a certain interpretation on what he does, but he must be reminded of the fact that he voted against that amendment. It was only after the Royal British Legion's campaign that the Government were forced to change their policy and the covenant became law.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
535 c482 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Armed forces Army Allowances Deployment Air force Coroners Housing Health services Finance Pay Staff Navy Mental health services Monuments Military decorations Reorganisation Cuts Veterans
Link
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