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<p>The Northern Ireland Executive and relevant Departments, along with representatives
from the Scottish and Welsh Governments, were consulted during the development of
the Armed Forces Bill, and the former Minister for Defence People and Veterans wrote
to the Northern Ireland First Minister and Deputy First Minister on 17 March 2021
outlining the Government’s proposals for the new Covenant duty. The Department is
currently engaging with the Northern Ireland Executive on the development of the statutory
guidance that will support the new Covenant Duty, including a focus group the week
of 19 July 2021, to ensure that the public bodies in scope have the information they
need to better understand the impact of Service life on the Armed Forces Community.</p>
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