Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation Debate

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Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation

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Refurbishing Trains: Contracts
Tuesday 12th December 2023

(5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness D'Souza Portrait Baroness D'Souza (CB)
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My Lords, can the Minister inform the House whether HMG are in direct contact with the Pakistan Government and authorities specifically on this issue, now?

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.

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