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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Contingency Fund Advance: Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme

29 February 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme requires additional funding.
  • Urgent expenditure of 17,000,000 will be covered by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund.
  • A Supplementary Estimate for the new expenditure is being sought.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the need for additional funding to support the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP).

Action requested

Pending parliamentary approval, urgent expenditure of £17,000,000 will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund. A Supplementary Estimate for this new expenditure is being sought.

Key facts

  • The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) supports Afghan individuals and families with integration services and private rental accommodation.
  • The Ministry of Defence seeks a £17,000,000 Contingencies Fund advance to meet urgent expenditure pending parliamentary approval.
  • A Supplementary Estimate for the additional resources will be sought in Parliament.
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