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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Veterans: Cost of Living 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 he is taking to help veterans with the cost of living crisis. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-04-21more like thismore than 2023-04-21
unstar this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) paid the £150 Disability Cost of Living payment to eligible Veterans whose only government-paid income is from a War Disablement Pension.</p><p> </p><p>Through its Veterans Welfare Service, the MOD provides bespoke advice and assistance to Veterans and their families through a holistic assessment of need tailored to an individual's specific circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Where financial assistance is required by Veterans the Veterans Welfare Service can assist with benefits checks, completion of application forms and signposting to entitlements and support available from the wider public and voluntary sectors.</p><p> </p><p>Veterans can call the Veterans Helpline free of charge on 0808 1914218 and ask for a call back from the welfare service.</p><p> </p><p>The Government are committed to supporting all households, including veterans, with the cost of living through initiatives such as the energy price guarantee and cost of living payments.</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 2023-04-21T13:05:33.193Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-21T13:05:33.193Z
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