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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 November 2018.

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Photo of Stuart Andrew Stuart Andrew Assistant Whip, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence 12:00, 26 November 2018

I recognise there have been challenges in the Capita contract, but we are working closely with Capita on an improvement plan. We will always ensure that we do everything we can to support our veterans, and I know the Under-Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend Mr Ellwood will be working day in, day out to support that.

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