Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Veterans: Government Assistance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 6 May 2025 on Veterans Support: A New Approach, HCWS619, if the regional field officers will be (a) service personnel, (b) veterans, (c) civil servants and (d) recruited from elsewhere.

Answer: VALOUR is a new commitment to establish the first-ever UK-wide approach to veteran support. A new VALOUR HQ within the Ministry of Defence, a network of field officers, regional VALOUR-recognised support centres, and development funding to support local delivery will be established, overseen by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs. VALOUR will foster the enterprising spirit of veteran charities, better connect local and national services and ensure veterans’ support is data driven. With new funding for veterans from the Ministry of Defence budget, the detailed structures and processes that will underpin VALOUR will be designed in collaboration with relevant partners and further details will be announced in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 50186
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Veterans Support: A New Approach
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Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Government assistance Veterans
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk