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Purvis: Veterans must be given same care as in England

12.01.00am GMT Wed 10th Mar 2010

The Scottish government has announced that it will give £80,000 to fund veteran’s projects, including supported accommodation and outdoor pursuits to help veterans regain physical and mental strength. Commenting Convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Supporting Veterans in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Jeremy Purvis MSP said:

We welcome this cash injection from the Scottish government to support veterans whose bravery should never be forgotten.

“However the challenge was set when the UK Government announced the extension of priority medical care to veterans in England and Wales, no comparable extensions has been announced in Scotland.

“This is the challenge that the Scottish Government should be considering to make sure there is not a gap in support north or south of the border.

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