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Debate between Baroness Bray of Coln and Mark Francois(10 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Francois
We have two schemes in place—those who served alongside UK forces for substantial periods are eligible to receive financial packages, and those who served alongside us on the front line have, in some cases, the option of resettlement in the United Kingdom. So far about 350 have opted for the resettlement package. There is a separate intimidation policy which protects those locally employed civilians at risk as a result of their employment with Her Majesty’s Government. In the most extreme cases that includes the option to resettle in the United Kingdom. The processing of those cases is ongoing, but it is important to remember that there are two schemes working in parallel.
Angie Bray (Ealing Central and Acton) (Con)
6. What progress he has made on strengthening the armed forces covenant.