Debates between Chris McDonald and Al Carns during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Chris McDonald and Al Carns
Monday 14th October 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris McDonald Portrait Chris McDonald
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Can my right hon. Friend outline what steps the Government are taking to ensure that every veteran who has bravely served this country has access to safe and secure housing, so that they never face the injustice of homelessness?

Al Carns Portrait The Minister for Veterans and People (Al Carns)
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As I mentioned before, Op FORTITUDE is up and running. It is doing exceptionally well, with over 2,000 referrals and 700 veterans finding housing, and we will work to continue that programme for the foreseeable future.