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Department for Transport: India

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 16088

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many additional journeys from the Department's overseas posting in New Delhi have been approved under the qualifying hardship post policy since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Since 4 July 2024, there were a total of 12 additional journeys approved from the Department’s posting in New Delhi under the qualifying hardship post policy.

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