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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Support for Veterans

Tuesday 12 May 2020 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister of Defence denied closing the Veterans UK helpline.
  • Stated that services have adapted to continue safely.
  • Reiterated all veterans under care have had their needs met.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Gwynne Ind Denton and Reddish
Context

The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted many services, including those for veterans. Andrew Gwynne questioned the decision to close the Veterans UK helpline.

Question

Andrew Gwynne inquired why the Ministry of Defence had closed its vital Veterans UK helpline during a time when the nation recognized the efforts of Captain Tom Moore, and stated that other departments have managed to operate call centres safely.

Answer from Johnny Mercer (Minister for Defence People and Veterans) (MBE)

Johnny Mercer responded that no services have been closed, and they have changed the way of doing business. He reiterated that not a single veteran in the care of Veterans UK has had their needs unmet at this time.

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