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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2014. It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Discharges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all new trainees aged under 18 at all army training establishments are informed on arrival (a) orally and (b) in writing that they have a right of discharge at any point up until their 18th birthday.

Answer

All Army recruits under the age of 18 are repeatedly informed both verbally and in writing of their statutory right of discharge, during enlistment and training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
213316
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Disclosure of information Armed forces Discharges Young people
Link
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