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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures he is taking to support serving personnel who receive their first covid-19 vaccination while on leave but are due to receive their second vaccination whilst in service.

Answer

Service personnel will not be disadvantaged by their service in the UK or overseas. If they cannot safely be vaccinated in line with their age cohort whilst deployed, they will be vaccinated before leaving the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174737
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Leave Vaccination Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk