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HANSARDCabinet OfficeI agree entirely, and we must put on record our thanks to all those involved in the two decades of operational activity in Afghanistan. I thank my hon. Friend for the support she…19 Oct 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsI have been reading the Select Committee’s report with great interest. The MOD is compiling its formal response, and I give my hon. Friend my personal assurance that we take these…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsIf the hon. Lady would like to raise that case with me personally after this session, I will pursue it with urgency.23 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my right hon. Friend for what she does for veterans in her community, and I would be delighted to hold such a meeting.23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsThis Government have taken practical measures to support veterans, including veterans rail cards, guaranteed interviews in the civil service for veteran applicants and national…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say that the transition is critical, and we want to see a through-career preparation for leaving the armed forces. That is something that…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsI agree entirely, and we must put on record our thanks to all those involved in the two decades of operational activity in Afghanistan. I thank my hon. Friend for the support she…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsI agree entirely with my hon. Friend, and I am grateful to him for the work that he has done in this area. I think the notion of self-build will appeal to a great many veterans,…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsWe have tried to innovate during the covid pandemic by engaging online, but the bottom line is that, given the uptick, we are having to re-energise our engagement with veterans.…23 Sept 2021HANSARDRecording and Reporting SuicidesAs part of the Government’s work to make the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran, I am committed to ensuring that all veterans who may be struggling are able to access…22 Sept 2021HANSARDMental Health Services: Armed ForcesThe Defence Medical Services provides a responsive and comprehensive treatment service for personnel requiring medical intervention. We have improved access to mental healthcare…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportI am happy to confirm that that meeting will take place within the next couple of weeks.20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportThe Government are committed to providing a gold standard of support for veterans. The additional £5 million announced on 6 September followed a meeting of the Defence Secretary,…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportI am pleased to confirm that, in the form of Op Courage, we have bespoke mental health provision in the NHS, now running at £20 million this year. But this is not just about…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportI am delighted to put on the record my thanks to veterans Scott Robertson and Tommy Lowther, and to the 100-year-old RAF veteran William Cooksey. They are clearly the best of us.…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportI can confirm that, and I am pleased to do so. The provision is first class. However, we are also after a change in culture, so that those who have served know that it is the…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportI actually commend the long and noble tradition that we have of armed forces charities assisting the Government in their response to supporting veterans, and I am pleased that our…20 Sept 2021HANSARDVeterans and Military Charities: Additional SupportThat is a top-up; the provision is more than £20 million. I look forward to discussing that in detail when I visit Combat Stress tomorrow.20 Sept 2021HANSARDOperation Warm WelcomeThe whole Government are committed to ensuring that those Afghan nationals evacuated under Op Pitting are properly supported in the UK. Defence is supporting the cross-Government…20 Sept 2021HANSARDOperation Warm WelcomeAbsolutely; I am delighted to put on the record our thanks. Amid the tragic scenes in Kabul, the bravery, professionalism and compassion of 16 Air Assault Brigade, the Royal Air…20 Sept 2021