Proceeding contribution from Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on Defence in the UK.

Defence in the UK

Is my hon. Friend aware that Combat Stress, the mental welfare charity for ex-servicemen and women, has reported that whereas in 2005 only 5 per cent. of those presenting with PTSD were unfunded by Government help, that figure has now risen to 43 per cent. and is continuing to rise? That is putting great strain on the charity's resources. Given that the disorder arises directly from employment in Her Majesty's armed forces, is that not something that we really have to address?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 490 c490
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Defence Army Armed conflict Deployment Casualties Air force Defence equipment Finance Iraq National security Nuclear weapons Protective clothing Navy Rehabilitation Terrorism Security Afghanistan
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Defence in the UK

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