Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Mark Pritchard Excerpts
Monday 26th November 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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Obviously, it is disappointing to see that there is industrial action, and we are also concerned about job losses. This is why we were pleased to announce that £619 million contract as part of a number of ongoing contracts that we have been giving to UK shipyards around the country.

Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con)
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The Secretary of State will be aware of the case of Gus Hales who has been on hunger strike outside Combat Stress in my constituency. What more can the Ministry of Defence do to work with Combat Stress to get Gus the help that he so badly needs?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I have spoken to Gus Hales. I am very sorry about what has happened to him. I have also spoken to Combat Stress. We need to make sure that people such as Gus who have served this country are looked after. I will make sure that this is not repeated and, working with Combat Stress, make sure that his needs are looked after.