Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jess Asato and Luke Pollard

Monday 14th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Luke Pollard]

I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place; it is a great job being shadow Minister for the Armed Forces, as I know. If I may say so politely, the reason there is severe financial pressure on us is that this Government were left with a £22 billion financial black hole by his party. Let me be clear: supporting our armed forces to train to be the best, to deter aggression and to defeat it if necessary is a priority for this Government. Despite the economic circumstances his party passed on to mine, we are taking steps to ensure that our armed forces have what they need.

[Jess Asato (Lowestoft) (Lab)]

7. What steps he is taking to support veterans.