Defence written question – answered at on 25 June 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department has spent on protecting the service community from discrimination in each of the last five years.
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The Armed Forces Covenant enshrined in law by this Government sets out the principles that those who serve in the armed forces, whether regular or reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services, and that special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured and the bereaved.
Any discrimination against members of the armed forces community is to be abhorred, and we will continue to be alert to any cases which are brought to our attention.
When discrimination is experienced, the chain of command, at a local level, will work closely with the civil police or other bodies as appropriate to address the problem.
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