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Armed Forces (Germany) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to repatriate to the United Kingdom before the end of 2015 all British military personnel serving on British military bases in Germany; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Secretary of State to bring all British military personnel stationed on British bases in Germany back to the United Kingdom by the end of 2015. It also includes related provisions. It was introduced in the House of Commons and is currently at its second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

  • Repatriation deadline of by end of 2015 for all British personnel on Germany-based bases.
  • Applies to personnel on British bases in Germany and allows for related/connected provisions.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage.
  • Could affect UK defence basing arrangements and deployment policies.
  • Accounts for associated defence administration and policy changes linked to repatriation.

Progress

The bill originated in the House of Commons, with its first reading on 31 January 2012; it is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.

Who is affected?

British service personnel stationed on UK bases in GermanyTheir families and dependantsUK Ministry of Defence and civil staff supporting those bases

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Armed Forces (Germany)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.