Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Afghanistan: Resettlement
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of how Afghans who are at risk due to their work with the UK or on women's rights can relocate to the UK.
- Answer
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Over 35,000 individuals have been relocated to the UK through our Afghan schemes, which were specifically designed to support those who worked with the UK government, assisted in UK efforts in Afghanistan, or stood up for values such as democracy and human rights. These schemes closed on the 1 July 2025.
The Immigration White paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues including refugee sponsorship and resettlement, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL9410
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Women Afghanistan Resettlement Home country nationals
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