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Armed Forces Charter Bill

A Bill to give statutory effect to certain aspects of Armed Forces personnel’s and veterans’ welfare provision; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Armed Forces Charter Bill would put specific welfare provisions for serving personnel and veterans on a statutory footing. It aims to make these welfare measures legally binding and ensure they are delivered consistently, with related provisions to support administration.

Key Points

  • Enshrines in law certain welfare provisions for Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
  • Clarifies how these welfare provisions should be delivered and by whom.
  • Includes provisions for related or connected purposes to support welfare and governance.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons (first reading completed in 2010-11).

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred in 2010-11, and no further progress details are provided in the current information.

Who is affected?

Serving Armed Forces personnelVeteransFamilies and dependants of Armed Forces personnel and veterans

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

9 Nov 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Armed Forces Charter

1 Jan 1970

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.