Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Cunningham and Mark Francois

Monday 16th December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Francois]

I should say from the get-go, as the Americans say, that if it is an issue about courts the Ministry of Justice would normally lead on that. I and the Under-Secretary of State for Defence, my hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe (Anna Soubry), who is responsible for defence personnel, welfare and veterans, will attempt to talk to our colleagues in the MOJ and see whether any lessons can be learned from the American experience.

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

16. When he plans to publish the annual armed forces covenant report.