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HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in support of new clause 12 and offer broader support for clauses 5 to 9,…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I will confine my remarks to amendment 6, tabled by the hon. Members for North Devon and for Tunbridge Wells. Although I have real sympathy with its purpose, I am hesitant about…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I welcome the clause. Will the Minister set out how there will be consistency in the use of these powers by commanding officers, to ensure that there is equality of justice across…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in support of the amendment, which was tabled in the name of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition, and to set out my broader support for…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)The hon. Gentleman makes a helpful challenge. Clearly, there is no impact assessment with the amendment. However, there is a joint service publication, the RARO—regular army…14 Apr 2026 Bills sponsored (1)