Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Heappey and Christian Wakeford

Tuesday 12th May 2020 Commons Chamber

[James Heappey [V]]

People in the overseas territories will be reassured to see their plight being raised by my hon. Friend in the House today. HMS Medway and RFA Argus are already on post in the Caribbean, but additional naval assets and personnel are on standby. The commitment of our armed forces to support the overseas territories in times of pandemic or national disaster, or whatever else, is unwavering.

[Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Con)]

What support his Department has provided to veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.