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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 28 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Asylum

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the proposal announced by the government of Israel to encourage large numbers of African migrants to self-deport to third countries; and what representations they have made to (1) the government of Israel, and (2) international partners, concerning Israel’s international obligations in this regard.

Answer

We have not made any assessment on this issue, nor have we raised the issue with the Israeli authorities and international partners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3674
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Asylum Deportation Africa Israel
Link
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