Afghanistan Policy Debate

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Department: Home Office
Monday 13th September 2021

(2 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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As I said, some of those evacuated during Op Pitting and who would be considered under the criteria of the scheme will form part of that scheme, but there are two other avenues through which people can be invited to take part, and I have referred to those in previous answers.

Patrick Grady Portrait Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (SNP)
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How widely and generously will the definition of an “assisted UK effort” be applied? I have cases of two interpreters who were told that they did not qualify for ARAP because they worked for G4S rather than for the Army, but if they had been properly assessed, they could already be here. Will they now qualify?

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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I ask the hon. Gentleman to write to the Minister for the Armed Forces.