Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Johnny Mercer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Veterans: Employment

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the employment rate for veterans was in financial year (a) 2018-19, (b) 2021-22 and (c) 2022-23.

Answer

This Government is committed to making the United Kingdom the best place in the world to be a veteran. This includes making sure all veterans have equity of opportunity and access to valuable, sustainable careers after they leave military service.

Veterans’ employment in the UK is at an all-time high, at 89% within six months of leaving service for those who engage with the available support. Previously, this was at 88% in 2021/22, and 86% in 2018/19.

Op PROSPER, the first-of-its kind initiative backed by £2.1 million of government funding, will further support our veterans into valuable, fulfilling roles which make full use of their capabilities, in sectors at the forefront of the UK’s innovation and economic growth.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26039
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Employment Veterans
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk