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UIN 176135

Ministry of Defence: Political Parties

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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8 October 2018

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16 October 2018 · Answer

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Defence

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16 October 2018

Defence

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is permissible for (a) members of the Armed Forces and (b) Ministry of Defence personnel to join a political party.

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  1. 8 October 2018

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is permissible for (a) members of the Armed Forces and (b) Ministry of Defence personnel to join a political party.

    Source: Commons

  2. 16 October 2018

    Answer

    Armed Forces personnel and Ministry of Defence civilians are permitted to join political parties. However, all personnel are required to abide by the standards and values of their respective Service or the Civil Service Code, at all times, whether on duty...

    Source: Written answer

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