Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

James Gray Excerpts
Monday 11th September 2023

(1 year, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Murrison
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Such conversations are live in the context of the work I previously described. We will take into account the hon. Lady’s points, which have been made by several people in the defence and veterans community. I know that people feel strongly about such issues. Ultimately, of course, it is a matter for the Department for Work and Pensions and the Treasury.

James Gray Portrait James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)
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This House as a whole provides vociferous support for our veterans of all kinds, particularly through the mechanism of the all-party parliamentary group for the armed forces. Perhaps I can take this opportunity to pay tribute to Miss Amy Swash, who has now run the APPG for me for eight years, but will sadly leave us shortly for other jobs. I thank her for all the work she has done for a superb amount of time, in particular to raise the plight of veterans.

Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Murrison
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right and I add my tributes to his. I also express my admiration for the armed forces parliamentary scheme, which does a fantastic job in informing and educating colleagues.