Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Johnny Mercer and Elliot Colburn

Thursday 2nd February 2023 Commons Chamber

[Johnny Mercer]

I am not going to take any lessons about what it is like to be a veteran in this country, particularly for our most vulnerable veterans. A suite of measures are available to help them. Under this Government, there have been light years of change in what it means to be a veteran. I was a veteran under the Labour Government and we are miles away from that place, but I am always willing to do more. I have concerns about these issues, but we are doing everything we can to improve the cost of living for those who need it.

[Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)]

6. What steps his Department is taking to support the operation of public services during industrial action.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Johnny Mercer and Elliot Colburn

Monday 15th March 2021 Commons Chamber

[Johnny Mercer]

I have commissioned a review into veterans’ access to the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre. It is an important project. To be clear, in its original specification, it was a national rehab centre, but I recognise that there are opportunities for veterans to access world-class healthcare there. I have asked the veterans community and others to go away, do a piece of work and understand the ask. We will then address that with the DNRC, and I hope we can find a path through the middle to ensure we are looking after those who have served.

[Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)]

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