Investigation of Veterans Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Investigation of Veterans

Justin Madders Excerpts
Thursday 16th May 2019

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
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Like all Members here, I have veterans in my constituency who are very angry at the way this issue has been handled and extremely concerned about issues being dredged up from 20, 30 or 40 years ago in what they consider to be an unfair manner. There has been a lot of press speculation in recent days and mixed messages from the Government, which has only increased the anxiety that many veterans feel. Does the Minister understand the concern caused, as well as the need for clarity and certainty that it will be dealt with as quickly as possible?

John Penrose Portrait John Penrose
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Yes, yes, and emphatically yes.