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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.


Army Foundation College

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the policy is of the Army Foundation College, Harrogate on allowing all soldiers to access welfare services on their own initiative at any time during their training; and if he will place in the Library a copy of all written policies concerning access to welfare services in that college.

Answer

The essential role that welfare services play in the training, development and retention of recruits under 18 is emphasised in the Army Foundation College Supervisory Care Directive. Every effort is made to ensure that access to welfare and pastoral care is available to recruits at all times. The Supervisory Care Directive is currently being reviewed. Once the review is complete the document will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
213317
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Army Mental health services Training Army Foundation College
Link
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