Written questions by Khan.

What steps his Department is taking to support the family members of applicants to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy that remain in Afghanistan and were affected by the data leak of February 2022.

The previous Government established the Afghanistan Response Route (ARR) for individuals affected by the February 2022 data incident considered to be at highest risk as a result of the incident. Under the scheme around 900 ARR principals are in Britain or in transit, with 3,600 family members. As the Defence Secretary outlined in his statement, on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Defence took action to notify as many of those affected as possible by the incident using the most recent contact details held by the department and provided security advice. An online self-checker tool and an Information Service Centre (ISC), which included 24/7 telephone and email support for all affected individuals, were also stood up to assist people in finding out whether they were affected by the data incident. The ISC continued for a number of months and was gradually wound down, in accordance with demand. It was closed in October 2025, but the online self-checker tool remains available on gov.uk.

What steps his Department is taking to support applicants to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy affected by the data leak of February 2022.

The previous Government established the Afghanistan Response Route (ARR) for individuals affected by the February 2022 data incident considered to be at highest risk as a result of the incident. Under the scheme around 900 ARR principals are in Britain or in transit, with 3,600 family members. As the Defence Secretary outlined in his statement, on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Defence took action to notify as many of those affected as possible by the incident using the most recent contact details held by the department and provided security advice. An online self-checker tool and an Information Service Centre (ISC), which included 24/7 telephone and email support for all affected individuals, were also stood up to assist people in finding out whether they were affected by the data incident. The ISC continued for a number of months and was gradually wound down, in accordance with demand. It was closed in October 2025, but the online self-checker tool remains available on gov.uk.

Whether any dual UK-Israeli nationals have received training from the armed forces in the last five years.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not track whether those receiving training from the UK are dual nationals, as the provision of training is based on the country the training is being provided to. Fewer than five Israel Defence Forces personnel are currently enrolled in non-combat military academic courses in the UK. The UK has a long history of providing assistance to other nations in the security and justice fields and continues to do so around the world. The MOD’s provision of such assistance is assessed carefully on a case-by-case basis and kept under review. UK training courses promote British values, including human rights, democracy and compliance with international humanitarian law.

Whether his Department monitors the involvement of UK-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

The UK recognises the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality. We do not track the number of dual nationals that choose to take up this right. The Secretary of State for Defence has not discussed the issue of UK-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israel Defense Forces with the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on UK-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

The UK recognises the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality. We do not track the number of dual nationals that choose to take up this right. The Secretary of State for Defence has not discussed the issue of UK-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israel Defense Forces with the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

Whether procedures are in place to identify (a) UK citizens and (b) other dual nationals among foreign military personnel receiving UK military training.

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely monitor whether those serving in foreign armed forces receiving training from the UK Armed Forces are UK citizens. The provision of any training to a foreign military is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The UK recognises the right of British nationals with additional nationalities to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationalities.

What his policy is on providing military training to people with UK citizenship serving in foreign armed forces.

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely monitor whether those serving in foreign armed forces receiving training from the UK Armed Forces are UK citizens. The provision of any training to a foreign military is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The UK recognises the right of British nationals with additional nationalities to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationalities.