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To ask His Majesty’s Government what support is offered to victims of sexual violence in the armed services.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what support is offered to victims of sexual violence in the armed services.
My Lords, people who choose to serve their country deserve to do so free from fear of abuse. The Defence Serious Crime Command has driven improvements to victim care and investigations since its establishment in December 2022. The Victim Witness Care Unit has delivered independent, exemplary care to victims of crime since launching in 2023. We have partnerships with several charities providing independent support, and we are further strengthening this with an independent legal advocacy pilot and improving access to medical support following an incident, so action continues.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact in Scotland of increased defence spending.
To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact in Scotland of increased defence spending.
Scotland plays a vital role in the defence of the United Kingdom from strategic Ministry of Defence sites such as His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde and RAF Lossiemouth. The new defence industrial strategy seeks fully to harness the potential of these spending increases across Scotland and the United Kingdom, using defence procurement and investment actively to generate wealth, boost export potential and increase and create high-quality jobs.