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That this House calls on the Government to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day by making Friday 8 May 2020 an bank holiday and to reinstate the traditional May Day Bank Holiday on Monday 4 May; notes the history of the May Day bank holiday and its links with International Workers' Day; acknowledges the service and sacrifice of working people that fought in the Second World War and made possible the Allied Victory that led to VE Day on 8 May 1945; believes that marking the 75 Anniversary should be separate and distinct from other UK bank holidays in 2020, further believes that Friday 8 May and VE Day celebrations provide an opportunity to recognise the contributions the armed forces and veterans make to the wider community; and calls on the Government to encourage businesses and retailers to recognise that contribution by offering special offers and discounts on VE Day and to sign up to be part of the Defence Discount Service, the only official Ministry of Defence discount service for the armed forces, veterans and the defence community.
That this House calls on the Government to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day by making Friday 8 May 2020 an bank holiday and to reinstate the traditional May Day Bank Holiday on Monday 4 May; notes the history of the May Day bank holiday and its links with...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how his Department is promoting the Defence Discount Service in each region and constituent part of the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how his Department is promoting the Defence Discount Service in each region and constituent part of the UK.
The Defence Discount Service (DDS) is operated by Blue Light Card Ltd on behalf of the Ministry Of Defence. Blue Light is responsible for all marketing and promotion of the DDS throughout the United Kingdom and uses a variety of initiatives to engage both locally and nationally.
As at 3 March 2017, the DDS scheme had approximately 386,000 members. A regional breakdown of membership is unavailable. However, the following table provides a breakdown by constituent part of the UK:
England | 316,400 |
Scotland | 29,700 |
Wales | 23,200 |
Northern Ireland | 5,800 |
Outside UK | 2,300 |
Opted not to provide location | 8,700 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the uptake level has been of the Defence Discount Service in each region and constituent part of the UK since its introduction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the uptake level has been of the Defence Discount Service in each region and constituent part of the UK since its introduction.
The Defence Discount Service (DDS) is operated by Blue Light Card Ltd on behalf of the Ministry Of Defence. Blue Light is responsible for all marketing and promotion of the DDS throughout the United Kingdom and uses a variety of initiatives to engage both locally and nationally.
As at 3 March 2017, the DDS scheme had approximately 386,000 members. A regional breakdown of membership is unavailable. However, the following table provides a breakdown by constituent part of the UK:
England | 316,400 |
Scotland | 29,700 |
Wales | 23,200 |
Northern Ireland | 5,800 |
Outside UK | 2,300 |
Opted not to provide location | 8,700 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have signed up for the Defence Discount Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have signed up for the Defence Discount Service.
The Defence Discount Service is a valuable and tangible part of the nation's recognition and appreciation of the Armed Forces Community. It is also an important element in developing the Armed Forces Covenant across the UK. The Defence Discount Service gives members of the Armed Forces Community discounts both online and on the high street.
Blue Light Card Ltd provides this service at no cost to the MOD. There are over 253,000 people currently signed up to the service and this is currently increasing by over 1,600 members per month.
Further information regarding the Defence Discount Service can be found at
www.defencediscountservice.co.uk .
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total net cost is to his Department of the Defence Discount Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total net cost is to his Department of the Defence Discount Service.
The Defence Discount Service is a valuable and tangible part of the nation's recognition and appreciation of the Armed Forces Community. It is also an important element in developing the Armed Forces Covenant across the UK. The Defence Discount Service gives members of the Armed Forces Community discounts both online and on the high street.
Blue Light Card Ltd provides this service at no cost to the MOD. There are over 253,000 people currently signed up to the service and this is currently increasing by over 1,600 members per month.
Further information regarding the Defence Discount Service can be found at
www.defencediscountservice.co.uk .
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the advertising budget is for the Defence Discount Service campaign; and how much his Department has spent on (a) television, (b) newspaper, (c) online, (d) radio and (e) other forms of advertising using the phrase Defence Discount Service since January 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the advertising budget is for the Defence Discount Service campaign; and how much his Department has spent on (a) television, (b) newspaper, (c) online, (d) radio and (e) other forms of advertising using the phrase Defence Discount Service since January 2012.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not incur any costs in respect of advertising the Defence Discount Service. Advertising the scheme is the responsibility of Blue Light Card Ltd which provides this service at no cost to the MOD.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many (a) national, (b) regional and (c) local businesses have signed up to the Defence Discount Service;
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many (a) national, (b) regional and (c) local businesses have signed up to the Defence Discount Service;
As at 27 February 2014, the number of card-holders from each category is as follows:
| Categories | Card
holders |
| Regular
Serving | 10,981 |
| Reserves | 2,026 |
| Veterans | 17,766 |
| MOD
Civil
Servants | 7,406 |
| Cadet
Forces | 934 |
| NATO
Personnel | 83 |
| Spouses/Partners | 1,581 |
| War
service
widows/widowers | 177 |
| Bereaved
family
members | 81 |
To date, 433 national and 1,416 local businesses have signed up to the Defence Discount Service. Data for regional businesses are not captured.