Veterans Overseas 2021-03-15
2021-03-15
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Q1
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Context
The question arises from concerns about the welfare of UK veterans living abroad. It references the Armed Forces Covenant, which promises provisions in various areas.
What steps his Department is taking to support the welfare of UK veterans overseas.
Veterans can access the same services provided by the Ministry of Defence, no matter where in the world they live.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific budget and actions for veterans living overseas were not addressed.
Response accuracy
Q2
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Context
The question follows up on the previous one, addressing specific issues such as education, family wellbeing, housing, career opportunities, healthcare, financial assistance, and discounted services under the covenant.
What I would like to know, however, is what the Ministry is doing to ensure that the undertakings that we give as a nation are actually delivered for veterans who now live overseas. Is there a specific budget for this vital work to ensure that those veterans are accessing the services that they qualify for?
There is not a carve-out in the budget for veterans who live overseas, but we are committed to ensuring that the armed forces covenant works equally for them as it does in this country. We are introducing the Armed Forces Bill in the coming months to legislate for the first time to ensure that discharge of duties cannot result in disadvantage from local authorities in health, housing and education.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific budget was not addressed, only a commitment without concrete details.
Response accuracy