Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Luke Myer Excerpts
Monday 10th February 2025

(1 day, 20 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Healey Portrait John Healey
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Despite the titters on his own side, the right hon. Gentleman makes a really important point. At the point at which Ukraine decides to talk instead of, or as well as, fight, security guarantees will need to be in place to ensure that Russia does not resume its aggression. In Washington last year, the NATO allies made a commitment that Ukraine is on an irreversible path to NATO membership, but there will be a period when during the talks, just as in the fight, they will require our support. We are giving that detailed discussion now.

Luke Myer Portrait Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)
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On Thursday, my hon. and gallant Friend the Minister for Veterans and People came to my constituency for an important discussion on veterans’ mental health. May I ask him for his reflections on that discussion and on what actions he will be taking moving forward?

Al Carns Portrait Al Carns
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First of all, I thank my hon. Friend for hosting a fantastic get-together with veterans, bereaved families and the charitable sector. I learned a huge amount from the visit. I looked again at how councils are delivering support to veterans, which I can contrast and compare with other visits, and will come out with a plan in due course.