Written question asked by Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces Covenant: Local Government
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether clause 2 of the Armed Forces Bill includes a Foundation Strategic Authority within the definition of a local authority in section 343AZB(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
- Answer
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Clause two of the Armed Forces Bill includes unitary authorities and Foundation Strategic Authorities in England within the definition of a Local Authority in section 343AZB(3) of the Armed Forces Act 2006. This is because each one is legally classified as either a county council, a district council, a combined authority, or a combined county authority, all of which are listed in section 343AZB(3).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12424
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Local government Armed forces covenant
- Legislation
- Armed Forces Act 2006
- Link
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- 2026-06-30 08:50:40 +0100
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