Andrew Stephenson
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(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Greg Clark
It is too early to make that assessment, but we should know in the next few days and I will, of course, update the House when the situation is clear.
Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)
Having visited our sovereign bases on Cyprus and seen the training facilities and some of the excellent decompression facilities for our troops returning from theatre, I am very concerned about the effect this proposal could have on our bases. Although I welcome what my right hon. Friend has said about compensating service personnel, will that include family members who have relocated to Cyprus with servicemen and women during their overseas posting?
Greg Clark
Yes, that is the intention. Clearly, if the family of a serving member of the armed forces has to relocate to Cyprus and maintain a bank account for everyday living expenses, it seems reasonable to include that in the proposed compensation arrangements. That seems to be the just thing to do.