Always more to be done, says PM
The MoD report records improvements to operational allowances, leave arrangements, mental healthcare provision and support for forces children’s education over the past year.
But Defence Secretary Philip Hammond accepted that “more can and will be done”, and the Royal British Legion highlighted continuing concerns about long-term care for the wounded and injured, support for reservists and the handling of veterans’ complaints.
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Hide AdThe report confirmed Mr Cameron’s announcement of the creation of a new ministerial committee, chaired by Cabinet Office minister Oliver Letwin, to oversee the government’s work.
Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy said: “Our forces will judge ministers on actions, not warm words.”