Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Baynes and Johnny Mercer

Monday 6th July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Simon Baynes (Clwyd South) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to ensure the provision of a high-quality welfare service for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.

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

The Veterans Welfare Service has continued to provide full support to veterans throughout the covid-19 pandemic.

[Johnny Mercer]

I thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his question, and I commend him on his maiden speech, in which he talked about these issues. I am very clear, and the Department is very clear, that the single biggest factor that can improve the life chances of veterans in this country is having a job. We have more veterans going into employment than ever before, but I would be delighted to meet him and hear about his specific efforts in Broxtowe.

[Simon Baynes]

Will the Minister look at ways to protect the funding in Clwyd South and the wider Wrexham area for the provision of armed forces liaison officers and housing and mental health support for our veterans in these difficult times?