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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role the Royal British Legion has in respect of resettlement of ex-forces personnel; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role the Royal British Legion has in respect of resettlement of ex-forces personnel; and if he will make a statement. [142152] Mr. Spellar: Under its Royal charter, the Royal British Legion (RBL) has a responsibility for the welfare of the ex-service community and its dependents. The RBL's services are therefore complementary to those provided by my Department and it is able to offer advice and assistance to ex-Service personnel, as well as organising a number of initiatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
359 c72W;359 c70W; 142152
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Armed forces Advisory services Discharges Employment Housing Royal British Legion Veterans
Link
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