Veterans Strategy 2022-01-10
2022-01-10
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The effectiveness of the veterans strategy is being questioned.
What assessment has his Department made of the effectiveness of the veterans strategy?
Since the veterans strategy was published in 2018, we have been delivering for our veterans, including Op Courage in the NHS to support veterans with their mental health, the veterans' railcard, and a national insurance holiday for those employing veterans. We continue to drive forward that agenda, with our publication soon of a veterans strategy update, which will recognise what a fantastic asset our veterans are.
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Specific assessment on effectiveness was not provided
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A local veterans support centre led by Geoff Harriman and supported by John Painter, Kathy Munslow and Ron Jeffries is praised for its work.
In north Staffordshire we are very proud to house the Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre led by Geoff Harriman and supported by John Painter and Kathy Munslow. Will my hon. Friend therefore applaud the work of Geoff, John, Kathy and Ron in supporting our veterans and commit to visiting later this year?
I would be delighted to learn about the work of those people in the parish of Kidsgrove—it sounds fantastic. I absolutely join my hon. Friend to thank Geoff Harriman, John Painter, Kathy Munslow and Ron Jeffries for their military service and all they continue to do for veterans in the community. If possible, I would be delighted to visit.
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Commitment was vague without a specific date or action plan
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The US signed off the National Defense Authorization Act ensuring atomic veterans receive recognition and compensation.
Last month the President of the United States signed off the National Defense Authorization Act. Does the Minister agree that it is time to end the UK's shameful position as the only country not to provide official recognition or compensation for nuclear veterans?
We will keep this under review but we regard it as a matter for the advisory military sub-committee on medallic recognition.
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Specific commitment to provide official recognition or compensation was not given
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