Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Leo Docherty Excerpts
Monday 11th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guto Bebb Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Guto Bebb)
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We are at the demonstration phase, with 11 being manufactured. It is currently going through a trials programme and we will report back when that is complete.

Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty (Aldershot) (Con)
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T10. The legal pursuit of our veterans and soldiers following combat operations is a national disgrace. The Secretary of State will be aware that many Members support a statute of limitations to protect those who have served. If a legally viable route towards such a statute can be found, will he confirm that he would support it and legislate for it?

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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The House has a great duty towards all those who serve our country: not just our armed forces, but those who supported our country in Afghanistan and in so many other areas. I am certainly very keen to look at all options to see how best we can protect service personnel who have given so much in the service of our country.