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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 1 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he is having with the Royal British Legion on the subject of the proposed armed forces compensation scheme for war pensioners.
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he is having with the Royal British Legion on the subject of the proposed Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for war pensioners. [166459] Mr. Caplin: Ministers and officials have maintained a regular dialogue with the Royal British Legion during the development of the new Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. As detailed scheme rules are developed, this dialogue will continue. The MOD recognises the value of the experience and expertise offered by ex-Service organisations such as the Royal British Legion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
166459; 420 c341W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Compensation Armed forces Pensions War pensions Armed forces compensation scheme Veterans
Link
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