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Written questions by Smith.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Greg Smith this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the recognition of chronic pain conditions within Armed Forces compensation schemes.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 June 2026 to Question 9408 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-12/9408

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether he plans to introduce new performance measures to assess implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my noble Friend, the Minister of State for Defence (Lord Coaker), on 12 February 2026 to Question HL14110 in the House of Lords.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-29/H...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to improve the coordinating role of the Office for Veterans' Affairs across government.

Reply

In November 2025, the Government published its new 10-year Veterans Strategy that sets a new narrative around the remarkable men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. This strategy challenges the whole of society to think differently about those ...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of long term funding arrangements for the Veterans Mobility Fund and Veterans Hearing Loss Fund on veterans.

Reply

The Veterans’ Mobility Fund provides vital support to veterans seeking to enhance their mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. The fund is designed to support veterans with physical disabilities resulting from illness or injury sustained dur...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What discussions his Department has had regarding the future of the Veterans Mobility Fund beyond March 2027.

Reply

The Veterans’ Mobility Fund provides vital support to veterans seeking to enhance their mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. The fund is designed to support veterans with physical disabilities resulting from illness or injury sustained dur...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the medical discharge process in ensuring continuity of healthcare and welfare support for medically discharged service personnel.

Reply

Whilst Defence has no current plans to commission an independent review of the Armed Forces medical discharge process, its effectiveness is regularly considered through ongoing policy development and service improvement activity. Policies and processes ar...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether he plans to commission an independent review of the Armed Forces medical discharge process to assess outcomes for transitioning to civilian life.

Reply

Whilst Defence has no current plans to commission an independent review of the Armed Forces medical discharge process, its effectiveness is regularly considered through ongoing policy development and service improvement activity. Policies and processes ar...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What data his Department collects on long-term health, employment and housing outcomes for medically discharged veterans.

Reply

Whilst Defence has no current plans to commission an independent review of the Armed Forces medical discharge process, its effectiveness is regularly considered through ongoing policy development and service improvement activity. Policies and processes ar...

23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What progress he has made on ensuring that no veteran is disadvantaged as a result of military service.

Reply

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to support our Armed Forces community. The promise is to ensure that those who serve and have served, along with their families and the bereaved, are treated fairly. In June 2025, the Prime Minister unv...

18 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

If he will take steps to review the proposed closure of RAF Halton.

Reply

There is no planned review of the proposed closure of RAF Halton. Defence continues to work towards the planned closure of RAF Halton, which forms part of a major investment project in RAF Cranwell to enhance the initial Air training capability.

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