Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14639

Armed Forces Covenant: Public Bodies

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how he plans to ensure that the Armed Forces Covenant is interpreted and delivered consistently by public bodies.

Answer

Mr Calvin Bailey
The Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty is designed to be flexible and does not prescribe specific outcomes, allowing public bodies to respond in a way that reflects their local context and circumstances. It ensures that policy development and implementation...

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