Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Safe Routes Debate

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Department: Home Office

Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Safe Routes

Baroness Blower Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd November 2023

(5 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Blower Portrait Baroness Blower (Lab)
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Some months ago, in a debate on the situation in Sudan, I asked the relevant Minister what consideration had been given to opening a safe and legal route from Sudan, given the situation in that country. Has any further consideration has been given to the situation in Sudan, and whether we can expect to see a safe and legal route anytime soon?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My Lords, there have been a number of petitions and general requests to look at very specific safe and legal routes. As I understand it at the moment, there are no plans to adopt any for any specific countries, but I am sure they are being kept under review.