Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Leo Docherty and Emma Hardy

Monday 18th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) (Lab)]

T10. A couple of months ago I was delighted to spend an evening with some Fijian veterans, and a good fun evening was had by all. I was able to express to them my personal thanks for their services to the British armed forces. I recognise the progress that has been made on visa fees for Fijian veterans, but will the Minister look at cancelling the costs of visas for Fijian servicemen and women’s spouses as well?

[Leo Docherty]

The point is that it is all about fairness, and we must not disadvantage any comparable British soldier in the same circumstances, so currently there are no plans to extend that measure to family members.