§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will delay the tabling of statutory instruments under section 2 of the Armed Forces Act 1996 for further consultation with interested parties and provide a six-month period for such consultation. [5332]
§ Mr. SoamesNo. The statutory instruments to be tabled under section 2 of the Armed Forces Act 1996 provide for military local service engagements and thus allow the formation of the Military Provost Guard Service. This has been the subject of full consultation with interested parties.