Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Emma Hardy Excerpts
Monday 3rd December 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising the issue; I will take a close look at that Bill.

Emma Hardy Portrait Emma Hardy (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle) (Lab)
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The Home Office asylum guidance for Afghan Sikhs is in desperate need of updating. I genuinely fear for the life of Afghan Sikhs sent back to Afghanistan because of the dangerous situation facing the Sikh community there. I am sure that the Minister is aware of the murder of 12 Sikh leaders only this July. Will she please meet me and Afghan Sikh representatives to discuss updating the Home Office guidance?

Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes
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I thank the hon. Lady for the question. She makes a really important point, particularly in the light of the murder of 12 Afghan Sikhs back in the summer. I would of course be delighted to meet her, and will make sure that my office makes the necessary arrangements.