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Motion · S6M-01030 · 2 Sep 2021

UK Armed Forces Personnel and Operation Pitting

Lodged by Meghan Gallacher (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges what it considers the fantastic work of UK Armed Forces personnel during Operation Pitting; understands that they have provided security and resources to enable the evacuation of citizens from Kabul, Afghanistan, following the Taliban attack; further understands that, in under two weeks, UK Armed Forces in Kabul have successfully processed, checked, vetted and airlifted to safety 15,000 people, including more than 8,500 at-risk Afghans, via the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme, which supports ex-Afghan staff who worked with the UK Armed Forces, and their families; wishes to send its sincere condolences to the 457 UK Armed Forces troops who have sadly lost their life in the line of duty; acknowledges the thousands currently injured, and wishes them every success in making a full and safe recovery.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.