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Office for Veterans’ Affairs: Government Support

Thursday 11 February 2021 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Prime Minister established the Office for Veterans' Affairs to ensure the UK becomes the best place in the world to be a veteran.
  • The Office for Veterans' Affairs is supported by excellent officials.
  • The Office for Veterans' Affairs receives expert advice from the Government's Veterans Advisory Board.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Daly
Veterans
Context

The Office for Veterans' Affairs was recently established, prompting scrutiny over its effectiveness and support measures.

Question

What steps the Government are taking to support the Office for Veterans' Affairs?

Answer from Johnny Mercer

The Prime Minister set up the Office for Veterans' Affairs because he, like me, is determined to ensure that this country becomes the best place in the world to be a veteran. In addition to excellent officials, the OVA benefits from expert advice from the Government's Veterans Advisory Board and the newly appointed veterans adviser.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific steps or resources allocated were mentioned.

How: The Answer Focused On General Determination And Support Structures Without Concrete Details.

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