The second idea was a treaty protecting the wounded and medical personnel on the field of battle.

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They should be prioritised on social housing waiting lists and government first-time buyer schemes, and there should be increased funding to adapt homes for wounded personnel and to stop so many ending up sleeping rough, said Grant Shapps.

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In committee land the Defence Committee are continuing their inquiry into the Military Covenant and the treatment of wounded service personnel.

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Help for Heroes welcomed the apology, but said the Bureau of Investigative Journalism should also apologise to all of the wounded service personnel, their families and others who support the charity through volunteering and fundraising.

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