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Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation

Debate between Lord Bishop of Durham and Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Tuesday 12th December 2023

(9 months, 4 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, is it not important—

Lord Bishop of Durham Portrait The Lord Bishop of Durham
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My Lords, I declare my interest as a trustee of Reset, as laid out in the register. The British population have a lot of sympathy with these Afghans. What work has been done to learn the lessons from Ukraine and see what levels of community sponsorship might be offered to such Afghans who qualify under these schemes, and to welcome them here? I recognise that this is a Home Office question, so I understand if the Minister needs to write.

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