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Written question asked by Lucy Allan (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2022. It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Friday, 4 February 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Refugees: Afghanistan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are being taken to ensure that Members of Parliament are kept regularly briefed on the accommodation of Afghan refugees in their constituencies.

Answer

I have taken a number of steps to keep Members of Parliament up to date on Afghan resettlement. I have previously sent two letters to colleagues; one providing an update on casework to the Home Office on Afghanistan and one updating on the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

I gave detailed evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee and I have updated the House on a number of occasions, including in January announcing the launch of the ACRS. Members can also continue to raise specific enquiries with MP Account Management via the Home Office MP Enquiry line or through requested engagement surgeries.

I meet individual MPs to discuss bridging accommodation queries within their constituencies and will be holding a general drop in session after recess for MPs with bridging accommodation in their constituencies.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113135
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Housing Refugees Afghanistan
Link
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