Al Carns

Al Carns

Labour — Birmingham Selly Oak

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 February 2025

Debate

Armed Forces: Death-in-service Payments

Contribution

The covenant will come into law in the next two years or so, on the back of the armed forces Bill. That will result in a great expansion, with all Government Departments falling in line with the covenant, so that no individual who has served is disadvantaged because of that service.

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