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Written question asked by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Afghanistan: Resettlement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government plans to arrange for the relocation of Afghan nationals eligible under the (a) Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy and (b) Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme to the UK from (i) Pakistan and (ii) Iran; and if he will make a statement.

Original answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

The answer was corrected by Leo Docherty (Conservative)

on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

HMG continues to welcome families to the UK under Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). The Government looks forward to bringing all remaining eligible individuals to the UK as soon as practicable. We know there is still a way to go to bring those eligible to safety in the UK, but we are committed to continuing to welcome eligible Afghans through ARAP and ACRS.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203856
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Resettlement Home country nationals
Link
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