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Andrew Pakes Excerpts
Monday 18th November 2024

(1 day, 23 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Healey Portrait John Healey
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Veterans have a fully fledged Cabinet Minister speaking up for them. I am proud to do so as the Secretary of State for Defence.

Andrew Pakes Portrait Andrew Pakes (Peterborough) (Lab)
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T7. Groups such as Light Project Peterborough do vital work to support homeless veterans, but as we know, demand has risen in recent years. Will the Minister welcome and congratulate groups such as Light Project and outline what steps he is taking to ensure support for veterans facing homelessness this winter?

Al Carns Portrait Al Carns
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Absolutely, and I congratulate Light Project on its work. Op Fortitude has also referred over 2,000 veterans, and has already put 800 into housing.