Helen Maguire

Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 January 2025

Debate

Armed Forces Commissioner Bill

Contribution

I am happy with the reassurance received from the Government, and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 4 Commissioner’s functions in relation to general service welfare Amendment proposed: 9, page 2, line 35, at end insert— “(2A) A ‘general service welfare matter’ may include issues relating to the provision of pensions and death in service benefits to serving and former members of the armed forces and their dependants.”.—(Mr Francois.) The amendment would enable the Commissioner to include matters relating to pensions and other such benefits, including death in service benefits, in their investigation of service welfare matters. Question put, That the amendment be made.

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