Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Dowd and Keir Starmer

Wednesday 12th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I thank the right hon. Member for raising this important case on behalf of his constituents. I have seen some of the details, and I am concerned about it. I do think it is important, as he says, that the Home Office look into it, and therefore we will do so. I will ensure that he is updated in relation to that in due course.

[Peter Dowd (Bootle) (Lab)]

Q10.   Veterans in Sefton, one of the many remarkable charities in my constituency, states that“Statistics can only partly measure the price paid by…servicemen and women. Incidences of broken marriages, suicides, alcoholism, deep depression, and homelessness among veterans remain largely unquantified.”Given that, will my right hon. Friend restate Labour’s commitment to providing our veterans with the holistic support they need and deserve?

[The Prime Minister]

We owe an extraordinary debt to our veterans. We are committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who have served, and that includes the guarantees of homes for heroes for those who have served, dedicated mental and physical healthcare pathways in the NHS and dedicated support to help those leaving service using their skills to find new and fulfilling careers.