Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Conditions of Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the statement of 16 May 2011, Official Report, columns 25-42, on armed forces covenant, what estimate he has made of the total cost of the veterans card; and if his Department will meet that cost.

Answer: In the Government response to the Report of the Taskforce on the Military Covenant, we accepted the recommendation for a veterans' card for all former service personnel. It is estimated that a single card will cost in the region of £10.We are currently considering a range of internal and external options on how this should be funded before introducing the card to coincide with the relaunch of the Defence discount directory scheme next year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 56649; 528 c527-8W;528 c525-6W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Armed Forces Covenant
Monday, 16 May 2011
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects: Identity cards Veterans
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk