Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Stewart Excerpts
Monday 23rd April 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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When I had the pleasure of attending the Defence Committee, I was able to discuss those matters. I also had the pleasure of visiting Belfast, where the hon. Gentleman will know that I took a look at what support needs to be provided and furthered to deal with the particular situation there. I hope that that will be ongoing, and that the Secretary of State or I can visit in the near future.

Bob Stewart Portrait Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)
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May I ask the Ministry of Defence to give more support to Care After Combat, the excellent charity that goes into prisons and helps people who have been much affected by combat?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the importance of working with those who are in prison. COBSEO, the confederation that looks after all the armed forces charities, is bringing together clusters of support in the justice sector. I met those charities, and we are seeing what more we can do to provide support for people who are in prison.