Nick Smith
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Sir Alan Campbell
I understand the concern of the hon. Lady and her constituents about this matter, and I will seek to arrange the meeting she asks for.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) (Lab)
I welcome the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our veterans and delivering fairness for them. Can we please have a statement from the Veterans Minister on reducing processing times for war pension scheme claims? My constituent Denzil Hancock, an 88-year-old nuclear test veteran, continues to await a decision.
Sir Alan Campbell
It is appropriate that my hon. Friend should raise this matter in Armed Forces Week, but we should look to support veterans every week of the year, not just this week. I will raise his concerns with the relevant Defence Minister to see what further action can be taken to get rid of these delays.