Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Elliot Colburn and Andrew Murrison

Monday 19th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)]

T4. Carshalton and Wallington is home to more than 1,700 veterans who have provided, and continue to provide, amazing service to our great nation. What steps are we taking as a Government to provide better support for veterans in our country?

[The Minister for Defence People and Families (Dr Andrew Murrison)]

Since 2011, the armed forces covenant and its consequentials have been the absolute lynchpin of public commitment to those who have served, and they have materially improved the lived experience of the service community. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for a number of services for veterans. The Veterans Welfare Service, for example, supports around 50,000 veterans every year, and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs co-ordinates across Government to advance support for veterans and their families.