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Veterans: Women

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 99452

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve support for female veterans in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Engaging and supporting the women who have served in our Armed Forces is an important part of our new Veterans’ Strategy. As well as our commitments across the strategy, we will specifically be taking forward plans to establish a new women veterans’ forum, which will include women veterans from across the UK and an oral history project to improve public understanding and recognition of the experiences and contribution of women veterans in keeping the nation safe.

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