House of Lords written question – answered on 7 March 2013.
Lord Ashcroft
Conservative
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the definition of "veteran" when applied to the Military covenant.
Lord Astor of Hever
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence
The definition of a veteran is provided in the Armed Forces covenant document, published in May 2011. Section B, page 8, states:
"Veterans-Those who have served for at least a day in HM Armed Forces, whether as a Regular or as a reservist".
Yes6 people think so
No6 people think not
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