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<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>
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