Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has requested consular support from countries near the Afghanistan border to enable people fleeing Afghanistan to apply to seek refuge in the UK.

We are in close touch with our allies and regional countries to ensure a coherent international approach. Our Embassies in countries neighbouring Afghanistan are working with host governments to support transit for British nationals and Afghan nationals eligible to travel to the UK, where possible. There are very few safe exit routes available but we will continue to work to take advantage of all opportunities to help those eligible to come to the UK to leave Afghanistan.