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Immigration: Armed Forces

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 83492

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of including (a) military service and (b) the military service of a (i) partner and (ii) parent in the contribution criteria for Indefinite L

Answered by Mike Tapp

We will be consulting on the new earned settlement rules later this year.The Government remains committed to supporting current and former serving personnel and their families; ensuring that they do not face any disadvantage due to their service.

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