The Ombudsman refers to the debate in the House of Representatives held on 7 May 2014 during the second reading of the Bill amending the Armed Forces Act. During that sitting the Hon Dr Manuel Mallia, Minister for the Interior and National Security, affirmed Government’s position to the effect that the Ombudsman does not have jurisdiction to investigate complaints received from AFM Officers and that, if anything, in terms of the Act that regulates the Armed Forces of Malta, these should be brought to the attention of the President of Malta by the Commander, through the Minister.