MPs debate Gurkha pensions and terms of employment
11 September 2014
On Thursday 11 September MPs took part in a debate in the House of Commons Chamber on Gurkha pensions and terms of employment. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.
The Member in charge for this debate was Jackie Doyle-Price, Conservative MP for Thurrock.
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The debate was opened by Jackie Doyle-Price. Shadow Defence Minister, Alison Seabeck, responded on behalf of the Opposition. The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Anna Soubry, responded to the debate for the Government.
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Backbench Business Committee
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