Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place with the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmens' Families Association regarding possible redundancies from the armed services.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWe are in daily contact with the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association on a wide range of issues, including the implications of "Options for Change". Where redundancies from the armed forces are required and are relevant to the work of the Soldiers', Sailors and Airmen's Families Association we will of course discuss the implications with it.