Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner will be a full time post.

The Government recognises the dedicated service of all our veterans and is committed to supporting the veteran community across the whole of the UK.

A recruitment process for a new Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner was launched on 16 October. Details about the role can be found on the usual public appointments websites and in the local press.

Similar to the National, Scottish and Welsh Veterans’ Commissioner appointments, this is not a full-time position.

We are hopeful that the recruitment process can be completed to allow the announcement of a new Commissioner towards the end of the year.