Armed Forces Bill

When the names of the casualties are read out in this House, we always say, ““We will remember them.”” That places on us a requirement to remember them by looking after their wives, children and husbands for the rest of their lives. That is included in the military covenant, although it may not be written down. We have a responsibility to care deeply for people who have given their lives in the service of our country. We must not just say, ““We will remember them,”” because we do not remember them individually, but we should remember them by caring for the people whom they have left behind.