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Business question from Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 January 2022. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

My constituent Garry McDermott has been trying to resolve issues with his war pension for a decade, having sent crucial documents to the Ministry of Defence 50 times, but they repeatedly go missing. I understand there are 1,500 pages missing from his evidence bundle. Garry is just one of thousands of veterans facing similar issues, which are driving many into poverty and increasing the risk of suicide. I know all hon. Members have huge respect for veterans, so does the Leader of the House share my anger that the current system for claiming war pensions and armed forces compensation payments is far too complex and non-transparent and is driving veterans to give up altogether? May we have a debate in Government time to consider fully the need for an independent inquiry into the failings of the current process?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c517 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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