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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Service Complaints Ombudsman’s Annual Report 2024

29 April 2025 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Alistair Carns Lab Birmingham Selly Oak

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Key points

  • Alistair Carns presents the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces Annual Report for 2024.
  • The report will be considered by the Ministry of Defence, and a formal response to the Ombudsman will follow.
  • The Government is establishing an independent Armed Forces Commissioner with investigative powers.

Issue summary

Alistair Carns presents the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces Annual Report for 2024.

Action requested

The report will be considered by the Ministry of Defence, and a formal response to the Ombudsman will follow. The Government is establishing an independent Armed Forces Commissioner with investigative powers.

Key facts

  • Service Complaints Ombudsman Annual Report for 2024 laid before Parliament.
  • Mariette Hughes publishes the report in her fourth year as Ombudsman.
  • Ministry of Defence will consider the findings and provide a formal response.
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