Clause 2 - Reform of system for redress of individual grievances

Part of Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 2:45 pm on 10 February 2015.

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Photo of Anna Soubry Anna Soubry The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence 2:45, 10 February 2015

Not mid-sentence. I do not think that making comments from the Front Bench advances anyone’s arguments. I will take interventions when I choose to. Forgive me, as I need to make a little bit of progress.

It is right that the services are ultimately responsible for the welfare of members of the armed forces. It is for them to put things right where wrongs affect their personnel. That goes to the heart of unit cohesion and operational effectiveness.