<p>Children from Families in the Armed Forces</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 1:40 pm on 10 May 2017.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 1:40, 10 May 2017

Thank you, Nick. The programme for government commits to providing support and services in line with the armed forces covenant, and, therefore, children of members of the armed forces will have the same standards and access to education as every other UK citizen in the area in which they live. Data continue to be an issue, both here in Wales and nationally. I’m sure that many Assembly Members will have availed themselves of the opportunity yesterday to speak to members of the British legion, who were here promoting their campaign, with regard to specific questions being included in the next Westminster Government census so that we can get a better understanding of the nature. As always, in Wales, the lack of data continues to be problematical and I continue to explore with my officials how best we can identify the numbers of children involved, where they are and the most efficient way and successful way in which we can support them.