Veterans Northern Ireland 2024-02-29
2024-02-29
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the support available to veterans from Northern Ireland, highlighting a need for enhanced welfare and engagement.
What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans who served in Northern Ireland. I am concerned about the current level of support provided to those who have served in Northern Ireland, particularly regarding their health and wellbeing.
We have expanded the Veterans Welfare Service provision in Northern Ireland and allocated £500,000 to a defence medical welfare service pilot to support veterans' health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. On legacy, we are committed to working with the Northern Ireland Office, the Ministry of Defence and the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery to ensure that veterans are fully engaged and supported.
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Q2
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Following up on previous concerns, the MP seeks clarity on how veterans are supported by a specific commission.
What support can veterans expect from the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery? I want to know specifically what support veterans will receive through this commission.
We are doing everything we can to support veterans who are going through that process. It is essential that veterans are engaged as the commission develops its policies and processes. We are working closely with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that legal and welfare provisions are established, to ensure that veterans are supported through that process.
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Specific details about the nature of support provided by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery were not addressed.
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