Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Amanda Hack Excerpts
Monday 15th December 2025

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Al Carns Portrait Al Carns
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I would love to sit down and, in person, talk through this particular issue. It is worth noting that, for the first time in a long period, more people are joining than leaving, but it would be useful to talk through the specifics of the issue.

Amanda Hack Portrait Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (Lab)
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I welcomed the Minister’s response in relation to the LGBT redress scheme, but my constituents have reported difficulties in obtaining evidence of mistreatment from the Ministry of Defence. Are there any further actions that the MOD can take to ensure that it is easy for our veterans to access such evidence?

Louise Sandher-Jones Portrait Louise Sandher-Jones
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As my hon. Friend rightly notes, the historical mistreatment of LGBT veterans is a moral stain on our nation. We are taking a number of measures to redress that, and I would be more than happy to meet her to discuss the matter further.