Family Reunion Visas: Gaza Debate

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Family Reunion Visas: Gaza

Baroness Gohir Excerpts
Wednesday 24th April 2024

(6 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I might dispute the noble Lord’s premise there: I am not sure that I would characterise it as an occupying power. I reiterate what I said earlier: British nationals and those family members can obviously apply using normal routes.

Baroness Gohir Portrait Baroness Gohir (CB)
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My Lords, has the Minister made an assessment on how many students from Gaza studying here in the UK cannot go back to their homes because their homes have been obliterated? What financial and other support has been provided to those students?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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I am afraid that I really do not have those statistics at hand, but I shall see if they exist.