Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

National Security Adviser: Afghanistan

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Advisor was empowered to direct FCDO officials in determining evacuation priorities during the pull-out from Afghanistan in August 2021 (b) in respect of Nowzad and (b) more widely.

Answer: Following an NSC decision on 15 April 2021, the coordination of the Afghanistan evacuation was led by a small group of officials from relevant departments across Government, chaired by the relevant Deputy National Security Advisor, reporting to the National Security Advisor. The role of this group was to ensure the evacuation proceeded in line with policies and priorities agreed by the NSC. Staff for Nowzad were processed in line with this policy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 143586
Session: 2021-22
Subjects: Refugees Afghanistan Resettlement Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office National Security Adviser Nowzad
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk