DUP councillor who proposed motion says veterans aren’t being treated fairly
The Armed Forces Covenant primarily relates to issues around housing, education and healthcare
A decision to reject a motion that would have seen Belfast City Council sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant was not wrong on procedural grounds, a legal review has found.
The DUP ‘called-in’ the decision to reject the motion, which is aimed at ensuring no former or serving member of the armed services is disadvantaged compared to other citizens when it comes to the provision of public and commercial services.