Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation

Lord Kamall Excerpts
Tuesday 12th December 2023

(5 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Minto Portrait The Earl of Minto (Con)
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My Lords, I assure the House that His Majesty’s Government are in direct contact with the Pakistan Government at the very highest level. They are being extremely co-operative about not returning to Afghanistan people who may be at threat as a result of the recent conflict.

Lord Kamall Portrait Lord Kamall (Con)
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My Lords, the Minister mentioned that it is important to follow guidelines to make sure that applicants fall within them. If there are applicants who do not fall within the guidelines but whose lives are clearly in danger, will the Government make exceptions for them?

Earl of Minto Portrait The Earl of Minto (Con)
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My Lords, ARAP has got to the stage where things are considered case by case. There is opportunity to be flexible within that.