Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 116681
Department for Education: Armed Forces Covenant
Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Question
Mark Sewards
Labour — Leeds South West and Morley
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 29 August 2025 to Question 73095, whether her Department has complemented a New Burden Assessment regarding the potential financial impact of extending the Armed Forces Covenant Duty o
Answer
Georgia GouldNew burdens assessments are required when a department’s actions meet the government definition of a new burden, ensuring that the financial impact on local authorities is estimated for at least the first three years and fully funded by the relevant depar...
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