Lords debates claims against Ministry of Defence
25 November 2016
Members of the Lords, including a former chief of general staff in the British Army and a former president of the Security Service Tribunal, debated the case for limiting the number and nature of claims against the Ministry of Defence and UK armed services personnel arising out of future armed conflict abroad, in the House of Lords on Thursday 24 November.
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This was a general debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood (Crossbench), former president of the Security Service Tribunal.
Members taking part included:
- Lord Dannatt (Crossbench), former chief of general staff, British Army
- Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws (Labour), barrister and trustee of the Institute of Strategic Dialogue
- Lord Robathan (Conservative), former defence minister and former regular officer in the SAS
- Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat), Liberal Democrat shadow attorney general and spokesperson for Law Officers
Earl Howe (Conservative), minister of state in the Ministry of Defence, responded on behalf of the government.
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