§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what progress has been made in the consolidation of the three Service Discipline Acts commenced in July 1991; and when he expects the work to be completed. [105645]
§ Mr. LockI refer the hon. Member to the written answer given to him on 8 June 1999,Official Report, column 318W. Consideration is now being given to the approach to the consolidation of the Acts, in the light of changes to them envisaged in the current Armed Forces Discipline Bill and the probability of further change in the next Armed Forces Bill, and in the light of plans for a tri-Service Act.