Defence written question – answered at on 19 January 2005.
Mr Kevin McNamara
Labour, Kingston upon Hull North
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what regulations Commander David Axon was removed from HMS Somerset in November 2004; what charges were laid against him; what procedures were adopted to hear and adjudicate on these charges; and what actions were taken as a result.
Mr Ivor Caplin
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Commander David Axon was removed from command of HMS Somerset in December 2004 under regulation BR 8373, Article 2026, following allegations which constituted a breach of equal opportunities policy.
The findings and recommendations of the investigation were considered and acted upon in accordance with the procedures defined within BR 8373, Articles 2027 and 2028.
Commander Axon has now been re-appointed to a non-command post ashore.
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