I would say that we are not asking our confirmation candidates to enter into armed conflict. It is a very different thing when we talk about membership of clubs, the Church or whatever. We have laid out our concerns about this very strange period when young people are growing up because, right across Europe and most of the world, we are absolutely clear that these are children who we are asking to undertake an adult task. That is the concern I bring—but I am happy to have further conversations.
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Bishop of St Albans
(Bishops (affiliation))
in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 November 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Armed Forces Bill.
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