Oral Answers to Questions

Jason McCartney Excerpts

Monday 6th July 2020 Commons Chamber

[James Heappey]

I join the hon. Lady in praising the response of our armed forces to the covid pandemic; they have been absolutely extraordinary. Armed forces pay is a matter for the Armed Forces Pay Review Body. I will find out exactly what its recommendations are and when they are due to be implemented and write to the hon. Lady.

[Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)]

What support his Department has provided to veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.

[Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab)]

What support his Department is providing for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.

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[The Minister for Defence People and Veterans (Johnny Mercer) [V]]

The full range of veterans’ support services, including the Veterans UK helpline and welfare service, have continued to be provided throughout covid-19 pandemic.

[Jason McCartney]

I declare an interest as a Royal Air Force veteran and as honorary president of the Royal Air Forces Association in Huddersfield. Will the Minister please update the House on the phase 2 roll-out of the ID card for military veterans? Having spoken to fellow veterans, they tell me that having this ID card will give them real confidence in trying to access support services, including NHS services.