Armed Forces Bill

The hon. Gentleman has made a good point. As my hon. Friend the Member for Newark has said, however, it would be nice as a commanding officer to say, ““Sorry mate. You’re on your own. I have no responsibility for this case, because it has been taken out of my hands.”” A good commanding officer will feel that his position and his relationship with the people who serve under him is diminished by that right being taken away from him. Commanding officers will not thank this House for such protection, if it is protection, because they will feel that their position has been undermined.