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Written question asked by Sarah Owen (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 13 September 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 September 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Travel: Quarantine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing people who have (a) fled Afghanistan and arrived in the UK and (b) assisted the British Armed Forces to stay at managed covid-19 hotel quarantine facilities for free.

Answer

There is a cross-Government effort to design a package for arrivals from Afghanistan, including the support that is needed to help these families relocate to the United Kingdom. The cost of managed quarantine is being considered in these discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45281
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Fees and charges Exemptions Hotels Peacekeeping operations Quarantine Travel Refugees Afghanistan Home country nationals Coronavirus
Link
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