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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020

07 December 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

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Key points

  • The Government launched a childcare pilot programme for military families.
  • The Government awarded 7.2M to projects supporting military families.
  • The Government invested 123M in Service Families Accommodation.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2020, highlighting contributions made by the military during the pandemic and progress towards supporting armed forces families.

Action requested

The Government has launched a childcare pilot programme, awarded £7.2M to projects for military families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, invested £123M in Service Families Accommodation, committed an additional £200M for MOD accommodation improvements, and extended the Forces Help to Buy scheme until December 2022. The Government will also strengthen the Covenant in law next year as per its Manifesto commitment.

Key facts

  • The Armed Forces have contributed significantly during the pandemic.
  • A wrap-around childcare pilot programme has been launched at test sites across the UK.
  • £7.2M was awarded to 60 projects for military families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
  • £123M was invested in Service Families Accommodation by the MOD.
  • An additional £200M is committed to improve MOD accommodation.
  • The Forces Help to Buy scheme has been extended until December 2022.
  • Over 5,800 Armed Forces Covenant signings have occurred across sectors as of September.
  • More than 800 GP practices are now accredited as Veteran Friendly.
  • HeadFIT was launched in April to support mental fitness and promote good management of mental health.
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