Policy papers and consultations

Seeking views on how the Strategy for our Veterans could be implemented across the UK except for devolved matters in Scotland and Wales.

• From: Cabinet Office and 2 others
• Updated: 22 January 2020

The strategy sets out our principles and aims to continue to empower and support veterans.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 14 November 2018

We invite you to share your views on proposals for a new enhanced compensation scheme for armed forces personnel injured and families of those killed in combat.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 3 August 2018

We are seeking external users’ views on ceasing the UK armed forces recovery capability: wounded, injured and sick in the recovery pathway Official Statistic

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 4 December 2017

We are seeking your views on the proposed reduction in frequency of the Causes of deaths among the UK armed forces veterans of the Falklands campaign statistics.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 24 August 2015

The covenant exists to ensure that service personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 8 May 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The UK secured a NATO style military covenant at the NATO summit, strengthening support for armed forces.

• From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
• Updated: 4 September 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

A document explaining the measures in the Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill and their impact.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 9 June 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Report of the Task Force on the Military Covenant and the government's response to it.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 1 September 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Lord Boyce's review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) in 2010.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 10 February 2010

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

Exploration of ideas on how we might secure consistent and enduring support for the armed forces community.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 3 July 2009

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

This document contains the following information: The nation's commitment: cross-government support for our armed forces, their families and veterans.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 17 July 2008

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

Find out about the principles and commitments of the command paper, and how it forms one element of our work to rebuild the covenant.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 1 July 2008

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government