The UK authorities is working with devolved administrations, together with the Scottish Authorities, to deal with veteran homelessness and enhance entry to housing assist, the Ministry of Defence said.
In response to a parliamentary query from Labour MP Euan Stainbank, Defence Minister Louise Sandher-Jones mentioned she and her predecessor have maintained common engagement with Scottish officers and the Scottish Veterans’ Commissioner on issues affecting veterans in Scotland.
“This can be a Authorities that can all the time rise up for individuals who serve our nation. I’m working carefully with Devolved Governments to make sure veterans throughout the UK have entry to the assist they want on housing, which is a devolved matter,” Sandher-Jones mentioned in her written response.
She famous that the Decreasing Veterans’ Homelessness Programme continues to supply supported housing companies nationwide, with grants allotted to a spread of organisations. “This programme has awarded grants to organisations throughout the UK, together with £290,882 for organisations supporting veterans in Scotland,” she said.
Sandher-Jones added that the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, which helps the refurbishment and development of social and inexpensive houses for veterans, has supplied “5 grants to organisations in Scotland totalling £1,565,931.”
The Ministry of Defence mentioned these initiatives type a part of broader UK-wide efforts to make sure veterans obtain acceptable housing and assist after leaving service, delivered in partnership with devolved governments and veteran-focused organisations.