Debates between John Hayes and Gavin Williamson during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Hayes and Gavin Williamson
Monday 11th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Hayes Portrait Mr Hayes
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I was thinking exactly the same, Mr Speaker.

On behalf of the British nuclear test veterans, and as their patron, I welcome the Minister’s warm words earlier. It is right that we finally remember those who gave so much. Nevertheless, I want a little more. Will the Secretary of State agree to meet me and the veterans to further the case that they should be awarded a medal? Some 1,500 of the 22,000 are left. This generation, by recognising and rewarding those brave people, would be doing a service to theirs—something of which we can be proud.

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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I would be honoured to meet my right hon. Friend and the test veterans at the earliest opportunity.