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Debate between James Heappey and Cat Smith
Monday 15th March 2021

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Heappey Portrait James Heappey
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My hon. Friend is right to ask about the actions of the ICC. We of course respect the independence of the ICC, but we expect it to exercise due prosecutorial and judicial discipline. We continue to engage with the ICC and international partners to make those points.

Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
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The Veterans Minister will recall that in defence questions in November, I raised the concerns that I have about veterans’ mental health. Since then, I have been made aware that demand for services has increased 74% during lockdown. Does he think that the funding that goes into veterans’ mental health is enough, and because waiting times have continued to be longer for veterans, what more can we do to support veterans with mental health difficulties?

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