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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Dari Taylor (Labour). It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Veterans (Homelessness)

Question
What recent steps he has taken to provide support for veterans who become homeless.
Answer

We have introduced a number of measures that will make it easier for our service personnel to access social housing, become home owners and occupy void MOD properties as an interim measure before leaving service. Following the successful launch of Mike Jackson house, a 25-bed unit in Aldershot, we aim to gift land in Catterick for a similar project. It will offer more veterans short-term housing while they plan their return to independent living.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
486 c7 
246443 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2009-0254
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Homelessness Veterans
Link
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