Armed Forces Bill

I thank my hon. and gallant Friend. This issue was raised with me, and the MOD wrote to me saying, ““Data protection means that we cannot tell you.”” The position is ludicrous. All medal citations should be automatically public and transparent. Finally, the doubling of the operational allowance and the Government's efforts to increase the rest and recuperation for military personal have been positive steps. However, there needs to be an improvement on kit and operational duties. That is vital. We have started to see that, which I welcome, and I also welcome the Bill and the military covenant finally being enshrined in law.