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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 16 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 October 2023. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Huntington's Disease

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made a comparative assessment of the policy in (a) the UK and (b) other European countries on whether people affected by Huntington’s disease may serve in the armed forces.

Answer

There has been no comparative assessment of the policy in the UK and other European countries on whether people affected by Huntington’s disease may serve in the Armed Forces. However, all medical entry and in-service standards are regularly reviewed by subject matter experts, military health professionals and military occupational physicians.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202660
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed forces Huntington's disease
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk