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Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Pat McFadden
Thursday 25th July 2024

(5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Dinenage Portrait Dame Caroline Dinenage (Gosport) (Con)
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On behalf of the 12% of people in my constituency who have served in the armed forces, I ask the Cabinet Secretary to explain why he is not joined by a veterans Minister on the Front Bench this morning.

Pat McFadden Portrait Pat McFadden
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That is because responsibility for veterans is being transferred to the Ministry of Defence, which is a better home for it. Looking after our veterans will be a big priority in the Ministry of Defence.