A Bill to give statutory effect to certain aspects of Armed Forces personnel’s and veterans’ welfare provision; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Armed Forces Charter Bill would put certain welfare provisions for serving personnel and veterans into law. It aims to ensure these welfare supports are legally enforceable and consistently delivered, with related measures to support the overall welfare framework for the armed forces.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by a third reading and passage to the House of Lords.
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The Bill was not moved for debate on 11 November 2011. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.
The Bill had its first reading on 9 November 2010 through the Ten Minute Rule.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Thomas Docherty MP.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
