European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 6, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday september 6, 1995 world the stars and stripes Page 9britain plans review of military s Gay ban London apr Britain has ordered a review of its ban on homosexuals in the armed forces. The ministry of defense said monday that a team of civil servants and representatives from the army Navy and air Force will take evidence from military personnel of All ranks and visit the armed forces. Of several other countries. The teams report is to be presented to the government in january. In june Britain a second highest court upheld the right of the ministry to dismiss four homosexuals from the armed forces. But sir Simon Brown one of the four judges on the High court panel urged a review of the policy saying a the tide of history was turning against the ban. A Britain and Turkey Are the Only two nato Alliance countries that ban homosexuals in the armed forces. In 1993, the United states modified its ban to permit homosexuals to serve As Long As they keep their sexual orientation. To themselves Rand done to engage in homosexual sex acts. British defense chiefs insist the ban is essential to maintain military discipline. Peter Tatchell of the homosexual pressure group outrage. Said that despite the review the ministry really wants to keep the ban. He called for what he termed a truly Independent inquiry. A we know that in the past ministry of defense research on this subject has tended to ask very loaded questions a he said. A service personnel have been quizzed about whether they would mind sleeping in a bunk or sharing a Shower with a  the ministry of defense is terrified that the ban will eventually be overturned whether by the House of lords or by the european court of human rights and that it will face multimillion Pound lawsuits from dismissed homosexual  Cuba considers easing rules on foreign firms Havana a saddled with a stagnant Economy cubans parliament on monday took up the soul searching Issue of How far the Island nation can go to sat. Iffy wary foreign capitalists without sacrificing communist control. The National Assembly opened debate on a proposed Law to Grant investors greater rights and passage was expected. The government says 212 companies have signed deals to invest More than $2 billion in Cuba in recent years. Japanese cars British gasoline stations and Spanish hotels have become common across Cuba. But growth has been slow partly because of the . Economic embargo of the Island and partly because of investor wariness. A a v the proposed Law is expected to allow investors full ownership of some companies. Previously most had been limited to a 50-50 partnership with the cuban government. A / a. A a but Osvaldo Martinez who introduced the measure As chairman of the economic committee denied capitalist economics were the inspiration. A this is an opening to defend and develop socialism a he said at the Start of the session attended by Fidel Castro and expected to last at least two Days. There also has been debate about allowing companies to own property and to hire their own workers. Until now the govern mint has maintained ownership of property and has controlled employment. Cuba also plans to try to Cut red tape and eliminate vagueness that has made some foreign businessmen worry about investing with a government that finds capitalism distasteful. A there s a. 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