Written questions

Armed Forces Covenant: Public Bodies

2026-06-29 · Ministry of Defence · 14639 · Official question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how he plans to ensure that the Armed Forces Covenant is interpreted and delivered consistently by public bodies.

Answer

The Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty is designed to be flexible and does not prescribe specific outcomes, allowing public bodies to respond in a way that reflects their local context and circumstances. It ensures that policy development and implementation...