Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he plans to have discussions with local government on the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Ministry of Defence’s Covenant Team has utilised its established local Government engagement structures to inform proposals for the Armed Forces Covenant Duty extension. Officials have undertaken an extensive research and engagement programme, including hosting roundtable discussions and other workshops with more than 150 stakeholders, including local Government organisations.