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Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Friday, 22 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Resettlement: Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what security vetting is given to dependents of Iraqi citizens formerly employed by the Ministry of Defence and resettled in the UK.
Answer

Iraqi citizens who were formerly employed by the Ministry of Defence, and any family members, who are seeking resettlement to the UK are subject to screening by the Border and Immigration Agency. This includes checks to identify and deny entry to any individuals who may present a threat to the UK or whose presence here would be undesirable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
189856; 473 c355W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Asylum Iraq
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk