Veterans

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 Dec 2024

Target answer date

6 Jan 2025

Answer

9 Jan 2025 · 22 calendar days after tabling

Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.

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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

1. 18 Dec 2024

   Question tabled

   To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support veterans.

2. 6 Jan 2025

   Target answer date

   Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

3. 9 Jan 2025

   Answer published

   This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. I am working across government and with civil society to ensure veterans get access to the support they need. This Government has already taken swift action to demo...

Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.