British Council Contractors: Afghanistan

Justin Madders Excerpts
Thursday 23rd June 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford
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The 4,600 people who have been supported to leave Afghanistan and are either coming to the UK or, sometimes, moving to third countries—sorry, Mr Speaker; I should have been clearer on that point—includes people under both ACRS and ARAP.

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
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What assessment has the Minister made of whether all those who might be eligible can safely and securely apply online for permission to come to this country? If they cannot do that, there has to be a fall-back position, has there not?

Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford
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The hon. Gentleman is right that in certain parts of Afghanistan it is particularly challenging. That is part of the reason why we are giving a window.