Written questions

Armed Forces Covenant: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 22543 · Tabled 7 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness of the application of the Armed Forces Covenant in Northern Ireland and (b) adequacy of Armed Forces Covenant arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 13 Jan 2025

Our election manifesto commitment to put the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law highlighted the need to strengthen the rights of the Armed Forces community and thus improve current and former service life on a broader scope. Work is currently underway t...