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star this property date less than 2024-01-22more like thismore than 2024-01-22
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to introduce a national protocol to provide consistent access to public services for Armed Forces families not based in one location. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Portsmouth South more like this
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Stephen Morgan more like this
star this property uin 10893 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-30more like thismore than 2024-01-30
star this property answer text <p>Since 2011, the Armed Forces Covenant has been improving service provision to the Armed Forces community across the country. The Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly, wherever they are in the country. Its principles are that members of the Armed Forces community should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services, and that special provision is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured and the bereaved.</p><p> </p><p>The Covenant is deliberately designed to be flexible to ensure the relevant organisations retain the ability to take decisions about service delivery that are right for their local context and circumstances.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2024-01-30T15:57:45.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-30T15:57:45.517Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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4653
unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Morgan more like this
1673951
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star this property date less than 2023-11-29more like thismore than 2023-11-29
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to extend the duty of due regard under the Armed Forces Covenant to (a) UK Government and (b) devolved administrations before the next General Election. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bootle more like this
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Peter Dowd more like this
star this property uin 4454 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-08more like thismore than 2023-12-08
star this property answer text <p>Since 2011, when the Armed Forces Covenant came into existence in its current form, central and devolved Governments have taken forward many initiatives to the benefit of serving personnel, veterans, and their families. However, we recognise that a clearer public acknowledgement of their role in supporting the Covenant could be beneficial. I have therefore instructed my officials to further explore how central Government and the Devolved Administrations could strengthen their commitment, and to see what more can be done in terms of the Legal Duty. This work will be taken forward over the next year and will also encompass the consideration of widening the scope of the Duty to other policy areas.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 4455 more like this
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less than 2023-12-08T11:46:28.19Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-08T11:46:28.19Z
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1466
star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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4397
unstar this property label Biography information for Peter Dowd more like this
1673952
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-11-29more like thismore than 2023-11-29
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to extend the duty of due regard under the Armed Forces Covenant to cover (a) social care, (b) employment, (c) pensions, (d) compensation and (e) immigration before the next General Election. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bootle more like this
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Peter Dowd more like this
star this property uin 4455 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-08more like thismore than 2023-12-08
star this property answer text <p>Since 2011, when the Armed Forces Covenant came into existence in its current form, central and devolved Governments have taken forward many initiatives to the benefit of serving personnel, veterans, and their families. However, we recognise that a clearer public acknowledgement of their role in supporting the Covenant could be beneficial. I have therefore instructed my officials to further explore how central Government and the Devolved Administrations could strengthen their commitment, and to see what more can be done in terms of the Legal Duty. This work will be taken forward over the next year and will also encompass the consideration of widening the scope of the Duty to other policy areas.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 4454 more like this
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less than 2023-12-08T11:46:28.243Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-08T11:46:28.243Z
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1466
star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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4397
unstar this property label Biography information for Peter Dowd more like this
1666943
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star this property date less than 2023-10-24more like thismore than 2023-10-24
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made with the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant throughout all parts of the UK. more like this
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Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
star this property uin HL10798 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-10-26more like thismore than 2023-10-26
star this property answer text <p>The Armed Forces Covenant continues to be a key Government priority and provides support to the Armed Forces community across the UK, ensuring that they are treated fairly. This commitment was strengthened in November 2022 with the introduction of a new statutory Covenant Duty. This places a duty of due regard on specific public bodies to ensure they consider the Covenant principles when conducting certain of their functions in healthcare, housing, and education, with the aim of improving outcomes for the Armed Forces community.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, over 11,000 organisations have signed pledges in support of the Covenant to the wider benefit of the Armed Forces community.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces Covenant applies equally across the UK, including Northern Ireland. Good progress is being made in delivery of the Covenant in Northern Ireland, though its unique historical and political circumstances mean that delivery of the Covenant has to be approached in a different way to the rest of the UK. The Armed Forces Community in Northern Ireland is currently supported through 38 (Irish) Brigade, the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Veterans' Support Office. These organisations work with government departments, local councils, and the third sector to ensure that serving personnel and veterans, and their families, get the support they need.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL10799 more like this
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less than 2023-10-26T10:15:50.953Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-26T10:15:50.953Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme more like this
1609815
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star this property date less than 2023-04-14more like thismore than 2023-04-14
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to encourage organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Solihull more like this
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Julian Knight more like this
star this property uin 179948 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-04-24more like thismore than 2023-04-24
star this property answer text <p>Defence has a network of Defence Relationship Management National Account Managers and Regional Employer Engagement Directors who promote the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant to the employers they work with. They also help organisations through the process of devising their bespoke pledges and arranging signing events.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2023-04-24T14:55:47.18Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-24T14:55:47.18Z
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1466
star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Knight more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to monitor the application of the new Armed Forces Covenant Duty on relevant public bodies; and if he will take steps to ensure members of the Armed Forces community have access to information on the effectiveness of the Covenant's operation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley East more like this
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Stephanie Peacock more like this
star this property uin 145005 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-28more like thismore than 2022-03-28
star this property answer text <p>The Government is currently working with stakeholders to explore methods to review the effectiveness of the Covenant Duty. The Government has committed to formally review the effectiveness of the Duty in the Covenant Annual Report 2023, which will be laid before Parliament, and made available to members of the public.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2022-03-28T11:54:44.137Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-28T11:54:44.137Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock more like this
1404290
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-01-19more like thismore than 2022-01-19
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his timetable is for the implementation of phase 2 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Pontypridd more like this
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Alex Davies-Jones more like this
star this property uin 107744 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-01-24more like thismore than 2022-01-24
star this property answer text <p>The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) is an ongoing programme of work and will continue to be a key part of the Ministry of Defence's long-term plans to develop and encourage public support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant.</p><p>There is no timetable for the implementation of a second phase of the Defence ERS; there is an annual programme of review and award to enable interested employers to progress through the three levels of the scheme (Bronze to Silver to Gold) which begins in January each year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2022-01-24T16:37:55.91Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-24T16:37:55.91Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones more like this
1348703
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star this property date less than 2021-07-20more like thismore than 2021-07-20
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage more organisations to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wolverhampton South West more like this
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Stuart Anderson more like this
star this property uin 36769 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-07-22more like thismore than 2021-07-22
star this property answer text <p>The Armed Forces Covenant applies throughout the UK and is delivered across all sectors of society. Every Local Authority in Great Britain has signed the Covenant and over 7,000 organisations have pledged support. Signing up to the Covenant is encouraged on a national and local level. Defence Relationship Management works closely with businesses and other organisations to encourage them to sign the Covenant and uphold their pledges. The Ministry of Defence works closely with local authorities to support their delivery of the Covenant. We promote the Covenant through regular communications and engagement activities, such as conferences and events. Signing the Covenant also provides the signatory with the opportunity to be recognised by the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award. To date, 494 organisations hold the ERS Gold Standard for partnering with Defence.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-07-22T13:34:49.29Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-22T13:34:49.29Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stuart Anderson more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-03-22more like thismore than 2021-03-22
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to encourage businesses in (a) Wakefield constituency and (b) West Yorkshire to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wakefield more like this
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Imran Ahmad Khan more like this
star this property uin 173192 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-03-26more like thismore than 2021-03-26
star this property answer text <p>Every Local Authority in Great Britain has signed the Armed Forces Covenant and over 6,500 organisations have also pledged support. To date, over 350 organisations hold the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Standard for partnering with Defence and our network of Regional Employment Engagement Directors continue to promote the Covenant locally.</p><p>In West Yorkshire, 148 organisations have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, 11 of which are in Wakefield.</p><p>The Department is always ready to work with local stakeholders and leaders to further raise the profile of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage its adoption.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
star this property answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
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less than 2021-03-26T09:51:49.727Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-26T09:51:49.727Z
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star this property label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Imran Ahmad Khan more like this
1302349
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star this property date less than 2021-03-15more like thismore than 2021-03-15
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What recent steps he has taken to improve the Armed Forces Covenant; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency St Helens South and Whiston more like this
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Ms Marie Rimmer more like this
star this property uin 913349 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-03-15more like thismore than 2021-03-15
star this property answer text <p>Supporting the Armed Forces Covenant is a key priority and the Government has introduced legislation, as part of the Armed Forces Bill, further incorporating the Armed Forces Covenant into law. The legislation introduces a duty of due regard to the Covenant principles on local public bodies, in key areas of health, housing, and education.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report, published each December, outlines progress we have made as a nation to strengthen the Covenant across the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
star this property answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
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less than 2021-03-15T16:02:26.913Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-15T16:02:26.913Z
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4485
star this property label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Marie Rimmer more like this