Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 3 September 2026Answered: 9 September 2026
Asked by
Andrew George
Liberal Democrat — St Ives
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill is a landmark piece of legislation and a major step taken by this Government to renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. Second Reading of the Bill will be later today and the commissioner will be a strong independent champion for our armed forces and their families, improving parliamentary oversight and getting to grips with the welfare issues faced by our armed forces.