Veterans Cost of Living 2024-04-25
2024-04-25
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The question is prompted by the rise in veteran homelessness and food insecurity, with many veterans claiming universal credit to make ends meet.
What steps are being taken to support veterans facing increased costs? Veteran homelessness has risen 14% last year. Seventeen percent of veterans live in food-insecure households. Over 80,000 claim universal credit to survive. Is the UK truly the best place for veterans?
The Government reduced inflation, making living costs more affordable for veterans. Eighty-nine percent of veterans find employment within six months of leaving service. Operation Prosper helps secure well-paying jobs for veterans and their families. The shadow Veterans Minister did not attend to ask questions this morning.
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The specific issues raised about homelessness, food insecurity, and universal credit claims were not addressed directly.
Taking The Opportunity To Criticise Labour'S Absence
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Q2
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The question is prompted by increased homelessness and food insecurity among veterans, many of whom rely on universal credit.
Given the rise in veteran homelessness and food insecurity, how are you supporting them financially? Veteran homelessness has risen 14% last year. Seventeen percent live in food-insecure households. Over 80,000 claim universal credit to survive. Is the UK truly the best place for veterans?
The hon. Lady's facts are not correct. Last Christmas, under a programme designed by this Government, no veteran slept rough due to lack of provision. The Labour party has not shown up to ask questions today, so I will take no lessons from them on veterans.
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The specific issues raised about homelessness, food insecurity, and universal credit claims were completely avoided.
Criticism Of Labour'S Absence
Claiming The Hon. Lady'S Facts Are Not Correct
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