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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Navy: Greenwich Hospital

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Greenwich Hospital in meeting the aims set out in its Royal Charter.

Answer

Greenwich Hospital meets the needs of serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marine (RN/RM) Service personnel and their families as set out in its founding Royal Charter through a variety of activities. These include the provision of sheltered housing and support to former RN/RM personnel; bursaries to receive education at the Royal Hospital School for children of RN/RM personnel; education bursaries to serving individuals, support for welfare projects and other recreational projects, and distribution of grants across the Navy charity sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194354
Session
2022-23
Related items
Navy: Greenwich Hospital
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Navy Greenwich Hospital Veterans
Link
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