Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda Debate
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Lilian Greenwood
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Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda
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Wednesday 15th June 2022
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Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South) (Lab)
A few minutes ago, the Home Secretary appeared to confirm that she considers Afghans to be in genuine need. There were reports of Afghans on the planned flight. Are those reports correct?
Priti Patel
I will restate, as I said in my statement, that the individuals who were due to be on that flight had travelled to this country illegally through safe countries where they could have claimed asylum.