Hong Kong Military Veterans: Settlement Debate

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Department: Home Office

Hong Kong Military Veterans: Settlement

Lord Harris of Haringey Excerpts
Wednesday 29th March 2023

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My Lords, obviously, this goes widely beyond the remit of the Question, so I am afraid that I am unable to answer the noble Lord, but I will make sure that he is written to.

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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My Lords, obviously, this is a very welcome announcement. I note what the Minister said about the number of potential applications. We understand why the forms will not be available until the autumn but he also said that the records are not in a very good state. Is he able to say how long the average application will take? Will the Home Office set performance indicators? Will those be reported to this House?