Oral Answers to Questions

Huw Irranca-Davies Excerpts

Wednesday 12th February 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

That is clearly a disturbing tale. The military covenant gives veterans the right to access to early health care. The sort of delays that my hon. Friend is referring to are quite unacceptable, and I invite him to write to me about the issue.

[Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) (Lab)]

The generosity of Welsh people in donating to mental health charities for veterans is unsurpassed. However, there have been concerns in recent months about the regulation and oversight of some of those charities and of some of the treatments available. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss those concerns to ensure that every penny piece that is raised by people in Wales goes towards the very best treatment for our veterans?

[Mr Jones]

The hon. Gentleman raises an extremely important issue and I would be pleased to meet him to discuss it.