PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Army: Parades (19 November 2020)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that parents and guardians of soldiers can attend passing out parades during the covid-19 outbreak.

Asked by:
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative)

Answer

The Ministry of Defence has issued guidance to the Armed Forces for the conduct of ceremonial events, including passing out parades, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Risks are carefully assessed and events must satisfy all relevant public health regulations and guidance. This allows these events to continue taking place with a limited audience.


Answered by:
James Heappey (Conservative)
24 November 2020

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