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Written question asked by Lord Fowler (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 11 October 2007.


Iraq: Refugees

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they are now accepting applications for political asylum from Iraqis still living in Iraq who have worked for the United Kingdom Government.
Answer

Her Majesty's Government are extremely grateful for the service of locally employed staff in Iraq and takes their security very seriously. The Prime Minister commissioned a ministerial review on 8 August 2007 of assistance that might be offered to members of locally engaged staff in Iraq. The outcome of that review was announced by the Prime Minister on Monday 8 October and in a Written Statement by the Foreign Secretary on 9 October in another place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5346; 695 c22WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Iraq
Monday, 8 October 2007
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Iraq
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
Asylum Iraq
Link
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