Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on curating accessible (a) training and (b) guidance on promoting the Armed Forces Covenant Duty.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) understands the importance of providing accessible training and guidance to support the Armed Forces Covenant Duty implementation and realise the benefits it offers. We will provide a range of accessible resources, including the provision of detailed training materials, downloadable resources, and clear, practical statutory guidance. These resources will aim to equip the bodies subject to the Duty with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively implement, comply with, and promote the Duty, to help ensure its intended outcomes are achieved.

As part of MOD’s commitment to raising awareness of the Duty, we have developed a Duty toolkit, available on the Covenant website, which outlines practical implications for the Armed Forces community and key policies. The MOD is committed to working closely with other UK Government departments, devolved and local governments, the third sector, and the Armed Forces community to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Service personnel and their families, to maximise the Duty’s positive impact across the UK.