Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Eighth sitting) Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Mark Eastwood Portrait Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury) (Con)
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The hon. Gentleman mentions the Royal British Legion. When my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham asked Charles Byrne whether the Royal British Legion opposes the Bill, did he not say that it does not?

Stephen Morgan Portrait Stephen Morgan
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It was clear that the Royal British Legion is in favour of the intent of the Bill but has concerns about part 2, which it believes breaches the armed forces covenant. Charles Byrne was very clear on that point.