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Monday 7th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

We have always made it clear that there is no place for sexual offending in the armed forces. However, following concerns raised in this House I have decided to bring before Parliament draft legislation to add the offences of sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure to schedule 2 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. I will write to those who have previously raised such concerns shortly.

[Roger Mullin (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (SNP)]

T5. Following publication of the highly critical marine accident investigation report on the collision between the stern trawler Karen and a dived Royal Navy submarine, and given the report’s urgent recommendations, what progress has been made on updating the Royal Navy fishing vessel code of practice?

[Harriett Baldwin]

I will look into the matter the hon. Gentleman raises and write to him.