Scotland leads support for UK Armed Forces

25 Mar 2013 12:27 PM

Scotland has become the first UK country to unite behind the Armed Forces Covenant.

For the very first time, all 32 local authorities in Scotland have signed a Community Covenant and pledged to provide local support to Service personnel and their families across the country.

Every local authority in Scotland has also appointed an Armed Forces Champion or Armed Forces liaison officer who will address specific issues affecting the Armed Forces community locally; from health and education, to housing and employment.

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