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<p>This Government is committed to an ambitious programme of Armed Forces modernisation.</p><p>
</p><p>Under the New Decade, New Approach agreement, the Government is supporting
our Armed Forces and veterans in Northern Ireland through a range of measures, including
UK-wide legislation to further incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant into law and
the appointment of the Veterans Commissioner to act as an independent point of contact
for veterans in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Up to £200,000 has already been provided
for veterans’ support services from the New Decade, New Approach funding. Further
details on funding allocations for veterans’ services will be set out in due course.</p>
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