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Debate between Andrew Cooper and Calvin Bailey
Monday 19th October 2026

(3 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Cooper Portrait Andrew Cooper (Mid Cheshire) (Lab)
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My hon. Friend is aware of the unique case involving my constituent Rachel Gallagher, a former MOD civil servant who was released from her role under civil service nationality rules. While I accept that my constituent was not legally employable, I simply cannot accept that, after a decade of dedicated service, her accrued pension contributions have been declared void. Will the Minister meet me, so that we can ensure that an equitable resolution is found, and my constituent receives the full pension contributions that she earned in service to this country?

Calvin Bailey Portrait Mr Calvin Bailey
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My hon. Friend is making a passionate case about a very complex and tragic issue. I agree to meet him, and I hope that we can find an equitable outcome for his constituent.