House of Commons
Sammy WilsonDemocratic Unionist Party
12 May 2016
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This bill would put the Armed Forces Covenant into law across the United Kingdom, turning its promises into enforceable duties. It would require government departments and public bodies to treat serving personnel, veterans and their families fairly and to provide appropriate support in areas such as housing, healthcare and education.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; its first reading occurred in December 2015.
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9 Dec 2015
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 December 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
