Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 1 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current budget of, and how many civil servants and military personnel are employed in, the Veterans' Advice Unit. - Including figures. (Holding answer 4 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current budget of, and how many civil servants and military personnel are employed in, the Veterans' Advice Unit. [74659] Mr. Doug Henderson: [holding answer 4 March 1999]: The Ministry of Defence Veterans' Advice Unit is currently staffed by three serving Warrant Officers (1 Royal Navy, 1 Army and 1 Royal Air Force). The budget for the Veterans' Advice Unit covers the employment costs of the Warrant Officers, telecommunications and publicity material. The cost of the unit in the current financial year is estimated to be £89,000.

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