Proceeding contribution from Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 June 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Armed Forces Bill.
Armed Forces Bill
On reservists, I am sure that the hon. Member will be aware that the maximum age of recall is being increased from 60 to 65, and the threshold for mobilisation is being lowered. The problem in Northern Ireland is that our reservists are overwhelmingly employed in civilian jobs in our small and medium-sized enterprises, so the changes create real problems. Can he put forward a solution that would enable our small and medium-sized businesses to employ reservists and let them do their duty?
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 788 c97
- Session
- 2026-27
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Adoption Armed forces Defence British nationals abroad Courts martial Dependants Arrest warrants Housing Health services Finance Fees and charges Foster care European Convention on Human Rights Domestic abuse Homelessness Recruitment Workplace pensions Medical records Means-tested benefits Mental health services Visas Unemployment Labour turnover Special educational needs Sexual offences Reserve forces War crimes War pensions Suicide Armed forces compensation scheme Personal independence payment Armed forces covenant Veterans Defence Housing Service
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- Armed Forces Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
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