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Armed Forces: Visas

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 October 2024UIN 7497

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2024 to Question 121 on Armed Forces: Visas, when his Department first held discussions with the Home Office on ending visa fees for serving personnel.

Answered by Al Carns

Ministry of Defence officials began engagement with the Home Office in late July 2024 to discuss this manifesto commitment.

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