7 November 2013
Speaking in a debate on commemoration of the First World War, Alok Sharma highlights the role of soldiers from Commonwealth countries and specifically mentions Khudadad Khan, the first Indian to be awarded the Victoria cross, who survived the war.
Alok Sharma (Reading West) (Con): My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Does he share my view that we should commemorate not just British soldiers but soldiers from the Commonwealth countries, particularly soldiers such as Khudadad Khan, the first Indian to be awarded the Victoria cross, who survived the war?
Dr Murrison: I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that point, which I will develop in my contribution; suffice to say I agree with him wholeheartedly.
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Alok Sharma (Reading West) (Con): My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Does he share my view that we should commemorate not just British soldiers but soldiers from the Commonwealth countries, particularly soldiers such as Khudadad Khan, the first Indian to be awarded the Victoria cross, who survived the war?
Dr Murrison: I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that point, which I will develop in my contribution; suffice to say I agree with him wholeheartedly.
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