Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 92883

Veterans: Wiltshire

Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

Sarah Gibson

Liberal DemocratChippenham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans in Wiltshire accessed support through Op FORTITUDE in the last 12 months, and what assessment he has made of future needs.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Between 21 November 2024 and 21 November 2025, Op FORTITUDE has received 47 referrals in Wiltshire.

This Government is fully committed to ensuring that all veterans across the UK have access to the support they need on housing. That is why we have committed an additional £12 million to ensure the continuation of the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme.

Op FORTITUDE will also be extended, putting the service that has already supported over 1,000 veterans on a sustainable footing. These programmes will deliver three years of support services across the UK for veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness.