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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 30 April 2025
Debate
Armed Forces Commissioner BillContribution
4: Clause 1, page 2, line 2, at end insert—
“(5A) The Commissioner must— (a) uphold and give due regard to the principles and commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant when carrying out its functions;(b) monitor and report on compliance with the principles and commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant in all areas of its responsibility.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would require the Commissioner to uphold and abide by the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant when carrying out its functions.
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