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Armed Forces: Surrey Heath

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 110608

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support armed forces families in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Ministry of Defence is implementing one of the most significant reforms to welfare oversight in decades through the creation of an independent Armed Forces Commissioner, providing a direct, empowered advocate able to investigate issues from housing to behaviours.

In addition, the Armed Forces Bill will create a National Defence Housing Service and extend the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty across central government, local bodies and devolved governments, ensuring full consideration of Armed Forces families’ needs, including those in Surrey Heath constituency.

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