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<p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has had regular discussions on a wide
range of issues with office holders in Northern Ireland including the Victims Commissioner
and the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, who was recently appointed to act
as a voice and advocate for veterans as they make the transition to civilian life.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Transport have been leading on the programme to introduce
railcards for veterans and, with support from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, have
been working closely with the devolved administrations to determine how this is delivered
across all parts of the UK. In Northern Ireland, the decision on implementing this
proposal is for the Minister for Infrastructure to take.</p><p> </p>
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