ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS STRATEGY

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That this House commends the Scottish Government's publication of a renewed Armed Forces and Veterans Strategy, Renewing Our Commitments, launched on 23 February 2016 by Veterans Minister, Keith Brown; congratulates the Scottish Government on its ongoing commitment to supporting our service personnel and veterans; notes the important achievements of the Scottish Government in providing wide-ranging support for veterans, with a focus on practical provision in areas ranging from healthcare to housing, jobs and employability skills, and wellbeing to justice; and welcomes the Scottish Government's ambition of making Scotland the destination of choice for those leaving the military.