Armed Forces: Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012 Debate
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Lord Selkirk of Douglas
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Armed Forces: Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012
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Lord Astor of Hever
My Lords, I do not want to be tempted by the noble Lord to go down that route. We will be able to debate that when we get to that point.
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
My Lords, can the Minister say whether additional leave was allocated to the members of the regular armed services who were deployed? If so, was it not thoroughly deserved?
Lord Astor of Hever
My Lords, the chiefs of staff have authorised commanding officers to grant additional leave for eligible members of the Armed Forces in recognition of the traditional burdens placed on all personnel during the summer. As my noble friend said, it was very well deserved.