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Written Question
Veterans: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 22nd June 2022

Asked by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of support for veterans in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Brandon Lewis

The unique circumstances in Northern Ireland mean delivery for veterans is approached in a different way from the rest of the UK. I can assure the hon. Member that I and my officials work closely with colleagues across Government, including the MOD and Office of Veterans Affairs, to ensure veterans can access gold standard care irrespective of where they live.

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