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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Asylum: Deportation

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what criteria his Department uses to determine whether it can enter into discussions on establishing potential asylum partnerships akin to the UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership.

Answer

The UK is continuing to work with a range of international partners to tackle global illegal migration challenges. Our focus has been on passing the Safety of Rwanda Bill, which builds on the Illegal Migration Act, and putting plans in place to get flights off the ground as soon as possible to Rwanda.

A range of factors need to be taken into consideration for migration partnerships, including the human rights situation in the country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21941
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Deportation International assistance
Link
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