Overseas Personnel Covid-19 Support
2020-07-06
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Inquiry into financial support provided to service personnel operating overseas during the pandemic, specifically regarding changes in allowances.
The cancellation of the overseas loan service allowance has significantly financially disadvantaged service personnel. Additionally, there is concern that the local overseas allowance will now be paid at a reduced rate and overpayments are being clawed back since repatriation. As people are the military's greatest asset, what measures will be taken to address these issues?
The Department has prepared a long answer to match my hon. Friend's long question. The Secretary of State has just said he is gripping this.
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