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Written question asked by Andrew Miller (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, How many calls have been received by the Veterans' Advice Unit. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figure.
Answer

Mr. Miller: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many calls have been received by the Veterans Advice Unit. [109426] Mr. Spellar: Since becoming operational in October 1998, the Veterans Advice Unit has received 9,198 inquiries up to the end of January this year on a wide range of topics. Many of the inquiries have required follow-up work by the Unit's staff. Arrangements are now in hand for the Veterans Advice Unit to have a discrete Internet e-mail address and it is expected that this service will become available during March.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109426; 344 c726W
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Telephone services Veterans Advice Unit
Contains statistics
Yes