Wilson pledges to do his bit for British Armed Forces
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family. Sammy Wilson made the pledge on The Royal British Legion’s campaign website, www.timetodoyourbit.org.uk.
The website features the charity’s general election manifesto, which sets out the following priorities for the next Government:
1) Improve and keep the Armed Forced Compensation Scheme under continual review.
2) Stop breaches of harmony guidelines (deployment rates) in order to reduce family separation and breakdown.
3) Provide bereaved Armed Forces families with independent legal advice during inquests.
4) Introduce and Independent Advisory Committee on Military deaths.
5) Make NHS priority treatment work for veterans with injuries caused by Service in the armed forces.
6) Tackle poverty among older veterans and widows.
