Question follow-through · 658
Veterans: Homelessness
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to reduce veteran homelessness.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Ministry of Defence
- Tabled
- 18 Jul 2024
- Target answer date
- 22 Jul 2024
- Answer
- 5 Aug 2024 · 18 calendar days after tabling
Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.
More questions by this MP on Defence and foreign affairs
- Office for Veterans' Affairs · 19 Jul 2024
- Veterans: Northern Ireland · 25 Jul 2024
- Armed Forces: Suicide · 25 Jul 2024
- Veterans: Mental Health Services · 25 Jul 2024
- Armed Forces: Mental Health · 25 Jul 2024
Shared topic keywords suggest a connection; they do not establish a follow-up.
Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amendment · 23 Jun 2026
- Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness · 23 Jun 2026
- Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11 · 22 Jun 2026
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Recorded timeline
18 Jul 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to reduce veteran homelessness.
22 Jul 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
5 Aug 2024
Answer published
The level of homelessness, including for our veterans, is too high. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working across Government to ensure veterans have access to the support they need on housing, as well as mental health, employment and other areas. The Go...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Office for Veterans' Affairs
19 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of having the Office for Veterans' Affairs within his Department.
Veterans: Northern Ireland
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve support for veterans in Northern Ireland.
Armed Forces: Suicide
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will fund further research relating to suicide amongst (a) serving personnel and (b) veterans.
Veterans: Mental Health Services
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure better provision of mental health support for veterans.
Armed Forces: Mental Health
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to tackle the (a) risks and (b) challenges arising from their service that military personnel can face to their mental health.
Veterans Welfare Service: Northern Ireland
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding he plans to provide to support the Veterans Welfare Service in Northern Ireland.
Veterans: Women
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve support for female veterans.
Armed Forces: Public Appointments
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where the office of Armed Forces Commissioner will be based.
Armed Forces: Public Appointments
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the salary will be of the Armed Forces Commissioner.
Armed Forces: Public Appointments
25 Jul 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to appoint the Armed Forces Commissioner.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Veterans
30 Aug 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans and (b) need for support for vete
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Veterans
30 Aug 2024 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans.