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

One reason we introduced the Veterans Board, which is chaired by the Defence Secretary, was to hold other Government Departments to accou

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

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

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. Lady raises an important point.

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

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

The Ministry of Defence works with a range of partners, including the Department of Health and Social Care, to ensure Service personnel a