Afghanistan

Josh Fenton-Glynn Excerpts

Tuesday 15th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[John Healey]

I will take a look at the case and, if required, I will speak to my right hon. Friend and colleague, the Home Secretary.

[Josh Fenton-Glynn (Calder Valley) (Lab)]

I pay tribute to all the diplomats and armed forces involved in what was clearly an extraordinary operation. It is a stark reminder that our asylum system—despite the demagoguery we sometimes hear in this place—often represents a sacred duty to those who put their lives at risk for us and our allies. Will the Secretary of State confirm that while the ARR is now closed, we will continue to process cases of those in the ARAP scheme since 1 July, including the one that I have raised with officials?

[John Healey]

My hon. Friend speaks powerfully. Where there are outstanding ARAP applications, they will be processed. Where there are outstanding Triples cases that fall into the second phase of the review, that review will be completed, and where eligibility for ARAP entitlement is established, that will be honoured.