§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what plans he has to compensate soldiers who were subject to manning control where it is proved that the wrong procedures were applied to their discharge; [147890]
(2) what plans he has (a) to compensate and (b) to re-instate soldiers who were subject to manning control and then engaged on S-Type contracts where it is proved that the wrong procedures were applied to their discharge. [147891]
§ Mr. CaplinThere is no evidence to suggest that incorrect procedures have been applied to soldiers who have been discharged as a result of manning control, and the issue of compensation has therefore not arisen. Should any such cases come to light, the onus would be on the individual to make a claim against the Ministry of Defence. Anyone believing they have been wrongly discharged from the Army is entitled to redress of complaint which, if successful, could lead to reinstatement.