I am very pleased that my hon. Friend has raised such an important question. We are hugely grateful for the amazing contribution that our foreign and Commonwealth servicepeople make. I cannot pre-empt the Government announcement on the results of the consultation, but return of service is an important principle and I think it will be at the heart of the Government’s policy when it is announced in due course.
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Leo Docherty
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 December 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
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