Hong Kong Military Veterans: Settlement Debate

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Department: Home Office

Hong Kong Military Veterans: Settlement

Lord Davies of Brixton Excerpts
Wednesday 29th March 2023

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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Once again this proves the industriousness of the people of Hong Kong.

Lord Davies of Brixton Portrait Lord Davies of Brixton (Lab)
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My Lords, clearly, this is welcome news. Can the Minister say anything about the pensions that these veterans will receive? I should declare an interest: I have advised the Gurkhas on their arrangements and I am aware of the problems there. Will the pensions be commensurate with these veterans’ new situation?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My Lords, that strays into another department’s area of responsibility, but I will look into it.