Give injured British soldiers and their families the care and financial aid they deserve, better equipment and the option for fertility treatment

Responsible department: Ministry of Defence

As a result of IEDs (roadside bombs) in Afghanistan, an unprecedented number of military personnel are receiving horrific injuries including double and, in some cases, triple amputations. The extent of some blast injuries can remove any chance of a male fathering children or enjoying sexual relations again.

We request the government consider the following:

- The right for a soldier to donate sperm pre deployment, funded by the MOD and for this service to be publicised to soldiers prior to deployment.

- Issue groin protectors as standard kit. The US soldiers have had them for some time.

- Change the Armed Forces Compensation scheme;-

a) Remove the current cap on awards of £570,000;
b) Remove the sliding, discounted scale for additional injuries;
c) Remove the word "compensation" from the title. This is financial aid for rehabilitation, not compensation.