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Simon Hart Excerpts

Wednesday 12th February 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

The Welsh Minister for Education and Skills has apologised for the failings of the Welsh Government, and that is a good start. However, they ought to examine the reforms we are implementing in England and give serious consideration to emulating them.

[Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con)]

6. What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Welsh Government on waiting times for mental health support for combat veterans in Wales compared with those in England.

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Mr David Jones)]

It is essential that our veterans receive the best support and medical treatment, including mental health care, available to assist them to rebuild their lives.

[Simon Hart]

A military veteran living in Carmarthenshire has been told by NHS Wales that he has to wait up to eight months for urgent mental health treatment. The Veterans Association tells me that in parts of England the wait would be seven to 10 days. Will the Secretary of State sort out this problem on behalf of Welsh veterans?