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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Veterans Update

22 January 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Oliver Dowden Con Hertsmere

Veterans

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government publishes a response to the consultation on The Strategy for our Veterans
  • Office for Veterans' Affairs will coordinate the delivery of an Action Plan to improve support for veterans
  • Legislation includes tackling vexatious claims, introducing a veterans' railcard, and reducing National Insurance contributions for employers of ex-Service Personnel

Issue summary

The UK Government is publishing a response to the consultation on The Strategy for our Veterans, outlining steps to improve support and address challenges faced by veterans.

Action requested

The Office for Veterans’ Affairs will coordinate the delivery of an Action Plan, focusing on making existing support accessible to veterans. Legislative commitments include tackling vexatious claims and providing certainty for veterans, as well as introducing a veterans' railcard and reducing National Insurance contributions for employers of ex-Service Personnel.

Key facts

  • The UK Government Consultation (CM 9727) received over 2,000 responses from individuals and organisations.
  • The Office for Veterans’ Affairs will coordinate the delivery of an Action Plan working closely with government departments.
  • Legislative commitments include introducing a veterans' railcard and reducing National Insurance contributions for employers of ex-Service Personnel.
  • The Civil Service is to be an early adopter of guaranteed interviews for veterans.
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