Defence Committee

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Thursday 9th December 2021

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sarah Atherton Portrait Sarah Atherton
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I thank the hon. Lady for her support over the last 18 months. Obviously, I agree that the Government should look at that issue again, and we will be looking at it as we go forward.

Leo Docherty Portrait The Minister for Defence People and Veterans (Leo Docherty)
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I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Sarah Atherton) for this extremely powerful and hugely important report. I look forward to continuing to discuss these issues later in Westminster Hall, but I want at the moment just to put on record my absolute assurance that we see this report as an urgent opportunity and a lever to drive urgent and positive institutional change so that women can thrive and prosper in the military.

Sarah Atherton Portrait Sarah Atherton
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I thank the Minister for his response. We will continue to work together.