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Contingency Fund Advance: Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme

29 February 2024

Proposing MP
Grant Shapps Con
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

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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