Grayson backs Royal British Legion manifesto
October 24, 2009 12:00 AM
Richard Grayson today backed the Royal British Legion's manifesto for the next election.
Hemel's Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate, Dr Richard Grayson said, "Our forces put their lives on the line for our freedoms and it's essential that they get all the support they need."
Proposals in the manifesto include:
For Service Personnel and their families
Improve and keep the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme under continual review
Stop breaches of harmony guidelines (deployment rates) in order to reduce family separation and breakdown
For bereaved Armed Forces families
Provide bereaved Armed Forces families with independent legal advice during inquests
Introduce an Independent Advisory Committee on Military Deaths
For veterans and their families
Make NHS priority treatment work for veterans with injuries caused by Service in the Armed Forces
Tackle poverty among older veterans and widows
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