John Denham

Former Labour MP for Southampton, Itchen

@Johndenhammp

Military Covenant

The armed forces covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces. It recognises the nation's moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families. MPs have voted on the extent to which there should be special provisions for current, and former, service personnel in relation to public services.

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John Denham consistently voted for strengthening the Military Covenant

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Major votes

  • On 14 Jun 2011: John Denham voted to require public bodies and minsters to consider the effects of people's service in the armed forces when setting healthcare, education and housing policy and to consider if special provisions for current, and former, service personnel are justified. Show vote

Minor votes

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