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Debate between Jack Dromey and Martin Horwood(12 years, 1 month ago)
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Jack Dromey (Birmingham, Erdington) (Lab)
10. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on increasing support for veterans in finding work.
Martin Horwood (Cheltenham) (LD)
15. What support his Department is providing for veterans seeking employment; and if he will make a statement.
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Mr Mark Francois)
With permission, I shall answer these questions together as I understand that they have actually been grouped.
The MOD regularly meets the Department for Education, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department for Work and Pensions and others regarding initiatives to assist service leavers in making a successful transition to civilian life. Prior to leaving, all service personnel are entitled to some form of resettlement assistance, consisting of time, money and training, according to length of service. Those who serve six years or more, and all those medically discharged, regardless of how long served, are entitled to the full resettlement programme, which includes a three-day career transition workshop, the use of a career consultant, a job-finding service, retraining time and a retraining grant.