Veterans could get ID cards for NHS

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The cards would help ex-servicemen and women get priority NHS treatment, access to housing and discounts on public transport.

Minister for Veterans Kevan Jones said the Government needed "to make it happen".

He told the Independent: "We will provide veterans' ID cards so the person can say 'I have served in the services' and get priority access to treatment."

A Ministry of Defence spokeswoman said: "We are actively investigating the options for the introduction of an ID card for veterans that could guarantee identity thereby helping to secure access to services and discounts."

It is believed as many as four million people would be eligible to join the scheme, which could be introduced next year.

Similar systems in the US and France offer subsidised travel and discounts from private companies.