Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2021. It was answered by Steve Barclay (Conservative) on Friday, 12 March 2021 on behalf of the Treasury.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to his oral statement of 3 March 2021 to the 2021 Budget, what discussions he has had the Secretary of State for Defence on how the £10m committed to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for veteran’s mental health will be apportioned.
- Answer
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The Chancellor is in regular contact with Cabinet colleagues, including the Defence Secretary. The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) will design, and run, an open grant competition to award the funding. The Ministry of Defence, the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) and HM Treasury attend AFCFT board meetings and will be involved throughout the programme’s design and decision-making.
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- Written question
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- 162685
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
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- 2021-03-12 11:55:37 +0000
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