Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kenny MacAskill and Andrew Murrison

Monday 25th March 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Defence People and Families (Dr Andrew Murrison)]

I am grateful to my hon. Friend and, as ever, pay tribute to him for the work he has done in this area. It is the case that when people move around the country, they are disadvantaged. We recognise that, which is why integrated care boards are now running a pilot scheme on how we can get around people losing their places on waiting lists when they travel around the country. Obviously, the issue involves other Government Departments too. Nevertheless, we have a responsibility, which we discharge in a number of ways. For example, HeadFIT is being adapted and adopted at the moment to ensure that our veterans and service families are able to access much of its content.

[Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (Alba)]

T5. The Government have previously refused to confirm or deny whether Israeli F-35s have been using RAF airbases or, indeed, other military co-operation between the UK and Israel. Given the decision of the International Court of Justice, and now the decision of the UN Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire, what are the operational or policy reasons that deny UK citizens the right to know whether their Government have been complicit in Israeli genocide in Gaza?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kenny MacAskill and Andrew Murrison

Monday 12th December 2022 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families (Dr Andrew Murrison)]

Absolutely. Our cadet forces do a wonderful job and I congratulate PO Mack.

[Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (Alba)]

T4. Last year, during a British Army exercise at the Lolldaiga training camp in Kenya, a fire was caused, which has led to 6,000 Kenyans seeking compensation. I appreciate that the Minister may not be sighted on that, but will he ensure that the Army’s investigation into it is made public, especially if firearms, explosives or drugs are involved?