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Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 October 2024. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Veterans: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2024 to Question 4577 on Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Resignations, what recent steps the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has taken to support veterans in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Since 2021 the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has provided £2.9 million funding for projects supporting veterans specifically in Northern Ireland (NI). In addition, £9.4 million has been provided for UK-wide projects, most of which have also benefitted veterans in NI. Together, this funding has supported 48 projects in NI and a further 68 UK-wide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5517
Session
2024-26
Related items
Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Resignations
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Northern Ireland Veterans Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Link
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