Afghan Nationals Evacuation 2021-11-15
2021-11-15
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Q1
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Correspondence received from the Minister for the Armed Forces indicates that some constituents' family members may be eligible for the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme. The wait for this has been unbearable.
What steps are being taken to help evacuate at-risk Afghan nationals? What discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues about opening the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and when will it open?
The ARAP scheme remains open with 100 Afghan nationals relocated from third countries in the past week. The Home Office stewards the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme and policy decisions are best directed there.
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Specific date for opening of the resettlement scheme, details about legal support
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Pakistan's role in supporting those fleeing Afghanistan is under scrutiny.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that Pakistan, with its poor record of Taliban support, poses a dangerous environment for Afghan refugees? Will the Government ensure safe passage to the UK for people hiding there?
Pakistan has been supportive in incidences and plays an influential role in regional security. The Government presses Pakistan on issues like terrorism, but also works with it. No specific guarantee of safe passage is provided.
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Guarantees for safe passage from Pakistan to the UK
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Q3
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ARAP evacuees are facing a deadline on their leave to remain, having been given only six months when they left Afghanistan.
Permanent residency is crucial for ARAP evacuees building new lives. What steps are being taken with Home Office colleagues to ensure they receive indefinite leave to remain?
Individuals settled under the ARAP scheme are given indefinite leave to remain.
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Almost 200 Afghans who worked with the British Council, now eligible for ARAP, remain in Afghanistan in danger.
What more can be done to help these people who are hiding from the Taliban and in fear of their lives?
A surgery will be held for colleagues on both sides of the House involving Ministers from other Departments to address individual cases brought by Members.
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Immediate assistance or specific plan for those in danger
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