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Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022.

19 December 2022

Proposing MP
Ben Wallace Con
Wyre and Preston North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Mr Ben Wallace is presenting the Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022, highlighting the importance of supporting armed forces personnel and veterans.

Action Requested

The report highlights fulfilled commitments such as incorporating the Armed Forces Covenant into law, launching initiatives like the Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund, and publishing the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan with over £70m in funding. It also announces ongoing work on an eight-month health improvement project for servicewomen.

Key Facts

  • The UK has fulfilled its manifesto commitment to incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant into law.
  • A new legal obligation has been created for specific public bodies to have due regard to the Covenant principles.
  • Over £70m of additional funding is provided in the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan 2022-24.
  • There were record levels of investment in Service Family Accommodation, with £179 million invested overall.
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