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USA: Military Bases

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 44636

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether United States Visiting Forces have suspended the Local National Direct Hire programme on US Air Force bases in the UK.

Answered by Al Carns

The Local National Direct Hire programme is owned by the US Air Force.We are aware of a “hiring freeze” to the Local National Direct Hire programme but have not seen anything issued formally.

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