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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Walney Excerpts
Monday 18th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I was delighted to meet Rock2Recovery not very long ago and I pay tribute to the work it does, along with all the other charities, as this is so important. No one size fits all in supporting our veterans; there are many avenues by which we can ensure that they get the support and credit that they deserve.

Lord Walney Portrait John Woodcock (Barrow and Furness) (Ind)
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Is the Secretary of State in favour of other Departments spending a few million so that he can save hundreds of millions from his budget? If he is, will he put the weight of the Ministry behind our drive, with BAE Systems and the community, to make Barrow even more attractive a place to come and stay in, so that we can improve the productivity of the workforce?

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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Having had the opportunity to visit Barrow a number of times, I know that the town offers so very much. We are very dependent on the residents of Barrow for the amazing work they do in developing our nuclear deterrent. I would be happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss how we can work across the Government to deliver that vision.