Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the members of the (a) Veterans' Forum and (b) Veterans' Task Force.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the members of the (a) Veterans Forum and (b) Veterans Task Force. [155319] Dr. Moonie: We will not take a final decision on the membership of the Veterans Forum and the Veterans Task Force until their shape, role and agenda have been discussed in more detail with the range of interested parties, including the main veterans' representative groups. However, we currently expect the Task Force, under my own Chairmanship to include Ministers from the Department of Health, the Department of Social Security, the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, and the Department for Employment and Education, as well as the relevant Scottish and Welsh Departments, the Northern Ireland Office, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Lord Chancellor's Department. I will also chair the Veterans Forum which will include members from the major veterans' representative groups. We will ensure that the smaller representative groups are able to present their views and concerns to the Forum.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155319; 365 c620-1W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Armed forces Membership Veterans Forum Veterans Task Force Veterans
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