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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 September 2021. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 September 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Afghanistan: Resettlement

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to widen the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy to include employees of (1) UK based NGOs, and (2) UK funded projects.

Answer

The Government is strongly committed to fulfilling its responsibilities to current and former locally employed staff in Afghanistan. The Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme is not time-limited and will endure, remaining open indefinitely to British Nationals who remain in Afghanistan and Afghan allies who were directly employed by Her Majesty’s Government.

For those not eligible under the ARAP scheme, including employees of UK based NGOs and UK funded projects, the Home Office is working quickly to establish the details of the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). This scheme will provide protection for those identified as most at risk, such as women and girls. The Government has committed to take around 5,000 refugees in the first year and up to 20,000 over the coming years.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2390
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Afghanistan Resettlement Home country nationals
Link
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