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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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View all Johnny Mercer (Con - Plymouth, Moor View) contributions to the debate on: Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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View all Johnny Mercer (Con - Plymouth, Moor View) contributions to the debate on: Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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View all Johnny Mercer (Con - Plymouth, Moor View) contributions to the debate on: Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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View all Johnny Mercer (Con - Plymouth, Moor View) contributions to the debate on: Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Mar 2022
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22

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Written Question
Afghanistan: Refugees
Thursday 24th February 2022

Asked by: Johnny Mercer (Conservative - Plymouth, Moor View)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his most recent estimate is for when applications to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme as of 18 February 2022 will have been processed.

Answered by James Heappey

As of 18 February 2022, over 110,000 applications have been received; many of which are found to be incomplete or duplications. We do not record metrics for the processing times of applications, and any number of factors can affect how long it takes for an applicant to progress through each stage of the process. For example: their location, access to IT, employment history verification, security checks, or family circumstances.

We continue to devote significant resources to this task; a dedicated team of caseworkers work seven days a week to process pending applications. To date, their efforts have resulted in the relocation to the UK of over 8,000 eligible applicants and dependants.


Written Question
Afghanistan: Refugees
Thursday 24th February 2022

Asked by: Johnny Mercer (Conservative - Plymouth, Moor View)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in which month were the applications to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme being processed as of 18 February 2022 submitted.

Answered by James Heappey

As of 18 February 2022, over 110,000 applications have been received; many of which are found to be incomplete or duplications. We do not record metrics for the processing times of applications, and any number of factors can affect how long it takes for an applicant to progress through each stage of the process. For example: their location, access to IT, employment history verification, security checks, or family circumstances.

We continue to devote significant resources to this task; a dedicated team of caseworkers work seven days a week to process pending applications. To date, their efforts have resulted in the relocation to the UK of over 8,000 eligible applicants and dependants.


Written Question
Afghanistan: Refugees
Thursday 24th February 2022

Asked by: Johnny Mercer (Conservative - Plymouth, Moor View)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what work has been undertaken on an application to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy for that application to be categorised as (a) pending, (b) in progress, (c) processed and (d) complete.

Answered by James Heappey

Applications that have been received but are pending a decision on eligibility are regarded as 'pending'.

Applications assessed as eligible and undergoing the casework processes necessary to facilitate relocation to the UK are regarded as 'in progress'.

Applications that have concluded the casework process are cleared for relocation but are awaiting relocation are regarded as 'processed'.

Applications where the principal applicant and any dependants have arrived in the UK and been passed into the care of the Home Office are regarded as 'complete'.

As at 22 February the Afghan Relocation & Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme has received in excess of 110,000 applications. To meet this unprecedented challenge a dedicated team of caseworkers are working 7 days a week to process these applications.