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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Leave

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who is responsible for paying the cost of the excess on a travel insurance claim for cancelled flights when leave is cancelled at short notice for soldiers serving overseas.

Answer

Service personnel who have purchased an insurance policy which includes cancellation cover are entitled to claim back the excess fee from the Ministry of Defence when their leave is cancelled at short notice for service reasons.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4978
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Armed forces Leave Travel insurance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk