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HANSARDSupport for VeteransVeterans across this country are benefiting from record levels of investment. The new veterans strategy celebrates our remarkable veterans as a vital national asset; there is £50…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransIt is truly wonderful to hear about the great work being done in my hon. Friend’s constituency to support veterans. Far be it from me to get between the Secretary of State and a…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransMy hon. Friend raises a very important point. Those veterans who choose to resettle in rural areas may face additional challenges in accessing the services that they deserve. This…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransI wish the hon. and gallant Member a happy birthday. Protecting the moral component of fighting power is a duty on those of us who have the huge privilege of serving as Ministers…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransI echo what the right hon. Lady says in promoting her event; she is doing an excellent job. Of course, my commitment is to veterans across the entire nation. We must do what we…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransApologies. The right hon. Member played a pivotal role in the previous Government’s disastrous record on looking after the armed forces, overseeing the horrendous decline in…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransIt is well known in the House that the Prime Minister was a human rights lawyer, so obviously he wrote in connection with that. What really stands as a testament to the Prime…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces HousingUnder the plans set out in the defence housing strategy, 90% of military homes will be upgraded, renewed or rebuilt. The strategy is backed by a record £9 billion investment over…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces HousingMy hon. Friend is right to point out that under the previous Government, forces families were severely let down on housing. Under the plans set out in the defence housing…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces HousingAs the hon. Member will be aware, I cannot provide an update on that specific instance now, but I will get an answer for him. We are exploring how we can make best use of the…02 Feb 2026HANSARDOperation Banner VeteransVeterans of Operation Banner, like all veterans, are benefiting from record levels of investment by this Government. The new veterans strategy celebrates our remarkable veterans…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance RequirementsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McVey. I will take a minute to put on record my deep sadness about the death of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney on Sunday. My…28 Jan 2026HANSARDReserve Forces External Scrutiny Team Annual Statutory Report 2025Led by Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Lord Peach, the reserve forces and cadets associations external scrutiny team provides an independent assessment on the health of the reserve…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am disgusted by the mistreatment of our brave LGBT veterans who served between 1967 and 2000, and I am pleased that the Government have now delivered 48 of the 49…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his tireless campaigning on behalf of our armed forces. I am very proud to be part of a ministerial team that is ensuring that more than 35,000 junior…15 Dec 2025HANSARDVeteransThe hon. Member makes a valid point, and I will look into it to see what I can do.15 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen VeteransWe are, of course, committed to supporting families across defence, and we recognise the extraordinary service that RFA sailors give to this country. As I have previously written…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member raises an important point. The cadets are a fantastic opportunity for our young people, who learn to build valuable skills, values and experience. Underpinning…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend has been a tireless campaigner for the armed forces, and I will of course meet him to discuss what we can do to support him.15 Dec 2025HANSARDVeteransA new transformational veterans strategy, the first in seven years, recognises veterans as a national asset. It commits £50 million of Valour funding to make it easier for…15 Dec 2025