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HANSARDArmed Forces Covenant: New Legal DutyAs we mark Armed Forces Week, we celebrate the brave personnel that keep us safe every day and the families who sacrifice so much to support them. We also celebrate all that…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for all his support for cadet forces and the armed forces. It would be remiss of me not to say that cadet forces provide an excellent social mobility…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I have mentioned several times today, the Valour programme will accommodate that. It will not be a service that is a blueprint for everyone, but we will take the geographical…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI highlight that the Prime Minister has made an announcement about broadening responsibility for the covenant, and the duty of care that it will deliver, from three Government…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is a really valid point. The trouble is that the plan risks the deal we had with Annington. It would outsource all the housing, and take control away from the Government, the…30 Jun 2025HANSARDSupporting VeteransThat is an exceptionally valid point. Just last week, I held a consultation with the Disability Minister to ensure that veterans charities, which really speak loudly for veterans,…30 Jun 2025HANSARDSupporting VeteransI thank the hon. Member for that really important question. There are two pieces that I would highlight. The first is the armed forces career transition partnership, which helps…30 Jun 2025HANSARDLGBT Financial Recognition Scheme: Recruitment of Independent Panel and Appeals BoardThe LGBT financial recognition scheme includes two types of payments: the “LGBT FRS Dismissed or Discharged Payment” and the “LGBT FRS Impact Payment”. The impact payment is…12 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is a great personal privilege to close this debate. I thank the Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley South (Stephanie…06 May 2025HANSARDVeterans Support: A New ApproachAs the nation celebrates VE Day, we are announcing a new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR, to ensure veterans have easier access to essential care and support. The…06 May 2025HANSARDService Complaints Ombudsman: 2024 Annual ReportI am pleased to lay before Parliament today the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces annual report for 2024, on the fairness, effectiveness and efficiency of the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDKing’s Gurkha ArtilleryI am pleased to announce the creation of the King’s Gurkha Artillery, within the Royal Regiment of Artillery. The King’s Gurkha Artillery will be based in Larkhill garrison, the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for bringing this important debate to this place today. It is really important that we shine a light on this issue. I have the…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryI would be really interested to follow that four and two-wheeled rally. I will see what they are up to next year, and whether we can visit or take part. As I previously mentioned,…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryAnother fitting tribute. I suggest that there will be many from across the House. The Irish Guards have served with distinction in north Africa, Italy, Normandy and Arnhem, where…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I am grateful to the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for the opportunity to celebrate the…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryThat is a really fitting tribute. I am sure that that colour sergeant is looking on with great pride to see how my hon. Friend has come from the military and is now in Parliament.02 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryThat is a really fascinating point. I think it was 30 Corps, of the Army, that went to relieve the bridgehead in Arnhem, with the Irish Guards at the front of it. The operational…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryAbsolutely.02 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionI absolutely support the Castle Court veterans village. I think it is a fantastic initiative, and I really enjoyed the visit—and all of the visits that I have been on. I just get…01 Apr 2025