[holding answer 9 March 2009]: British police officers serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, or their dependants, are eligible for an award under the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations if they become permanently disabled as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty. Police officers serving in those countries may also be eligible for an award under a separate compensation scheme administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the event of an injury while on or off duty in the mission area.