Veterans: Essex
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have (a) applied for and (b) received a Veterans' ID Card in (a) South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency and (b) Essex.
Answered by Al Carns
From December 2018, all Service leavers are automatically issued a Veterans Card on discharge (Phase 1). For those who left service prior to then, applications must be submitted (Phase 2).
The below table details the number of veterans cards issued as of October 2024; the latest data available.
Area | Phase 1 - Issued | Phase 2 - Applied | Phase 2 - Issued |
South Basildon and East Thurrock | 108 | 350 | 347 |
Essex | 1340 | 3535 | 3479 |
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