Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Stewart Excerpts
Monday 23rd October 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I will be delighted to meet the hon. Lady to discuss this case.

Bob Stewart Portrait Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)
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Will the Minister assure me that medical records of former personnel are accurately passed to general practitioners? It is a long time ago now, but mine were not, and there was no record of my being badly hurt and spending six months in hospital. My general practitioner was amazed.

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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My hon. Friend makes a valid point. It is important that we get these things right. As those who have served in the armed forces depart, we need to make sure that we provide the service that veterans deserve.