Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 64374
Veterans First Point: Finance
Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025
Question
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour — Edinburgh South West
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on the withdraw funding for Veterans First Point Lothian.
Answer
Al CarnsI engage regularly with the Scottish Government and with the Scottish Veterans' Commissioner on issues affecting veterans who live in Scotland. Health is a devolved matter, so it is for the Scottish Government to decide on funding allocations.