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Written question asked by Geraint Davies (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 19 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Palestinians

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a Palestinian Visa scheme based upon the Ukraine Visa scheme that allows those with family in the UK to be given safe passage.

Answer

The UK Government is monitoring the situation in Israel and Gaza closely to ensure that it is able to respond appropriately.

We recognise that some people impacted by the events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories may wish to join family in the UK. The Government is working with authorities across the region to facilitate the repatriation of British citizens and their family members who already hold permission to come to the UK.

There are currently no plans to introduce bespoke arrangements for people arriving from the region who do not hold permission to come to the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10582
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Visas Palestine
Link
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