Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

What progress he has made on appointing an independent Armed Forces Commissioner.

Tabled: 19 December 2024Answered: 6 January 2025

Asked by

Will Stone

LabourSwindon North

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)

This Labour Government are delivering for defence and the landmark Armed Forces Commissioner Bill is the first step in renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve. The commissioner will be appointed following the passage of the primary legislation establishing the role. The Bill passed Committee stage in the Commons in December and I look forward to Report stage in due course.