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The military cohorts most impacted by legacy processes are those at the very tip of the spear. There is no evidence to suggest that the Bill has had an impact on their recruitment or indeed retention. The House will understand that we do not comment on matters of Special Forces, but let me echo what the Defence Secretary has said directly to the community: we have your back. I am assured in my interactions with those in the command of, or serving in, our Special Forces that they continue to deliver at the very front edge of the nation’s effort to counter the threats that we and the UK face. I say to them: you have my support and this Government’s unequivocal support.