Westminster Hall Debates: 29 October 2013

MPs debated financial support for people with haemophilia infected with Hepatitis C and British Nuclear test veterans, on Tuesday 29 October 2013.

The debates were among five Westminster Hall debates that gave MPs an opportunity to raise local or national issues and receive a response from a government minister.

Schedule of Westminster Hall debates: 29 October 2013

9.30-11am – Hepatitis C (Haemophiliacs)

Paul Goggins, Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, moved a debate on financial support for people with haemophilia infected with Hepatitis C. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Jane Ellison, responded on behalf of the Government.

11-11.30am – Post Offices (Islington)

Jeremy Corbyn, Labour MP for Islington North, moved a debate on post offices in Islington. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Jo Swinson, responded on behalf of the Government.

2.30-4pm – Nuclear Test Veterans

Mr John Baron, Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, moved a debate on British nuclear test veterans. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Anna Soubry, responded on behalf of the Government.

4-4.30pm – Flood defences (Thurnham, Lancashire)

Eric Ollerenshaw, Conservative MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, moved a debate on flood defences in Thurnham, Lancashire. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Dan Rogerson, responded on behalf of the Government.

4.30-5pm – North Liverpool Community Justice Centre

Mrs Louise Ellman, Labour MP for Liverpool, Riverside, moved a debate on the North Liverpool Community Justice Centre. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Mr Shailesh Vara, responded on behalf of the Government.

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