BRACKNELL MP James Sunderland last week chaired the first meeting of the a new parliamentary committee looking at the role of the armed forces.
It will consider evidence on range of topics, including the state of Armed Forces pay, the role of the court-martial boards and whether the proposed Armed Forces Bill will affecting address concerns about the handling of serious crimes committed by service personnel in the UK.
The Committee will not consider individual cases, but will accept evidence submission until noon on Sunday, March 21, with earlier submissions are likely to be referenced during the Committee’s oral evidence proceedings.
Mr Sunderland, said: “I am delighted to be chairing the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, which will undertake the important job of scrutinising the Armed Forces Bill, as well as providing an opportunity for Parliament to take a broader look at the some of the issues our Armed Forces face.
“The Committee will work intensively, within the space of a couple of months, to explore not only the Bill itself, but also the current imperatives facing our Armed Forces, such as the efficacy of support available for service personnel, veterans and families as well as the structures in place that both safeguard and ensure accountability.
“I look forward to working with colleagues, in Parliament and Government, on this unique select committee.”
