Oral QuestionDepartment for International Development

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 17 May 2018Answered: 23 May 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Development

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Louise Sandher-Jones)

The armed forces welfare support policy, JSP 770, underwent a full review and was published in January 2025. It now includes updated information and guidance to ensure that welfare support structures are appropriate, accurate and informative for service personnel and their families. Welfare support lies within the chain of command, with commanding officers overseeing the delivery of welfare support within their units.