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Veterans: Disadvantaged

Commons · Question 12270 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on ensuring that no veteran is disadvantaged as a result of military service.

Answer

Answered by Calvin Bailey, 1 Jul 2026

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to support our Armed Forces community. The promise is to ensure that those who serve and have served, along with their families and the bereaved, are treated fairly. In June 2025, the Prime Minister unv...