Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tobias Ellwood and Pauline Latham

Monday 23rd April 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)]

T3. Will the Minister inform the House of how the new veterans gateway is rolling out the provision of support to those calling the helpline, now that it has been running for a year?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Tobias Ellwood)]

I pay tribute to the large number of charities that support our military sector and our armed forces community. There are more than 400 charities and it can be unclear where individual personnel should turn. The gateway has been fundamental in providing help to individuals who are unsure of where to turn for support. I am delighted that I will be visiting the gateway in the next couple of months.