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Mr Speaker, I did not actually hear the question, but, unless my hon.

rose—

We are concerned about that. We do not want to see any delay in the allocation of armed forces compensation, and if the hon.

I am obviously saddened that there is less time to debate this important issue right now, let alone on any future occasion.

I half agree with the hon. Lady. We do need to improve standards. It is so important that we think about our armed forces.

I have spoken to Gus Hales. I am very sorry about what has happened to him. I have also spoken to Combat Stress.

The hon.

It is important that we give veterans the opportunity to return to the battlefields. I think that my right hon.

With your permission, Mr Speaker, I will group this with Question 18.

I am obviously saddened that there is less time to debate this important issue right now, let alone on any future occasion.