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Debate between Tobias Ellwood and Laurence Robertson
Monday 23rd October 2017

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Tobias Ellwood)
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As I mentioned earlier, the covenant is very important. It is a bond between the nation and our armed forces; it makes sure that they are looked after and are not disenfranchised. It is in its infancy and we must remember that it has a long way to go. We look at how the United States, for example, looks after its veterans through practical measures. Our reverence and love are no different, but we have a long way to go practically to give our veterans the respect they deserve.

Laurence Robertson Portrait Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con)
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T7. Do the Government plan to provide mid-life upgrades to the Typhoon and Chinook?