Telford MP Lucy Allan has welcomed a new Foundation which has been launched in Parliament to help tackle housing problems faced by ex-service personnel.
The cross party Homes for Heroes Foundation has been launched by former Housing Minster Grant Shapps MP, fellow MP Jake Berry and General Lord Richards, the former Chief of the Defence Staff.
Today, many soldiers leaving the armed forces face an uphill battle to find a home for themselves and their families.
The inspiration for this foundation is the upcoming centenary of the Housing Act 1919 where Prime Minister David Lloyd George promised ‘homes fit for heroes’ for soldiers returning from the trenches.
The goal of the foundation is to update Lloyd George’s vision for the 21st Century so that Britain has the finest housing package for service personnel. Over the course of this Parliament, the Homes for Heroes Foundation plans a programme of research to guide the housing policy objectives and to get a better deal for veterans.
Lucy said: “I am delighted to support the launch of the Homes for Heroes Foundation. I look forward to working with them as they seek to address problems faced by veterans when it comes to housing. After their selfless service, making sure they have a home to come back to is the least we can do.
“In Telford veterans have the support of the excellent Oakengates based 1968 Foundation which helps provide accommodation and support. Steve Wood who runs the 1968 Foundation does a fantastic job providing first-rate help and housing support to veterans. His commitment to helping former service personnel in Telford should be applauded."
For further information on either the 1968 Foundation or the Homes for Heroes Foundation please see the following links: