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Written question asked by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 4 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ex-servicemen: Care Homes

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what estimate has he made of the number of residential home and nursing home places that are available specifically for former service personnel;
Answer

The MOD does not provide residential care for ex-service personnel. The MOD does, however, work with other Government Departments, local authorities and ex-service charities to ensure that residential care services take account of veterans' needs where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
505 c465W; 314385
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Care homes Armed forces Health services Veterans
Link
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