To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service personnel have been subject to disciplinary proceedings for participation in anti-poll tax activities; what charges were laid and what sentences imposed; and if he will make a statement.

As far as we are aware, no service personnel have been subject to disciplinary proceedings as a result of anti-community charge activities. Service personnel may express their views as private individuals on matters such as the community charge provided their actions are lawful and do not contravene service regulations.