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Debate between Saqib Bhatti and Johnny Mercer
Thursday 17th December 2020

(4 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Johnny Mercer Portrait Johnny Mercer
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I am afraid that there were a number of inaccuracies in the hon. Member’s question. It is not my Department, and we are not the only country in the world that has this view. Only this summer, I met the chairman of the veterans group concerned and asked Veterans UK—this is separate from the medallic recognition scheme—to revisit and redesign the support available to our nuclear test veterans. I understand the disappointment at this decision. It is not within my gift. My job is to make sure these people are looked after properly. I am confident we are doing that. Again, I am happy to meet campaign groups to see what more we can do.

Saqib Bhatti Portrait Saqib Bhatti (Meriden) (Con)
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What steps he is taking to increase the proportion of civil service jobs based outside London.