Afghanistan: Interpreters Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Afghanistan: Interpreters

Lord Craig of Radley Excerpts
Tuesday 10th December 2013

(11 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, we review the situation every six months. Obviously the level of intimidation, which is relatively low at the moment, is an important factor that would be considered.

Lord Craig of Radley Portrait Lord Craig of Radley (CB)
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My Lords, in considering whether to grant asylum to an Afghan interpreter, does the fact that he has a family or is not married come into the equation?

Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, I can assure the noble and gallant Lord that it does not. Eligible staff will be allowed to bring their immediate family: that is their spouse—one only—or partner, their minor dependent children under 18 years-old and that spouse. There is no limit on the size of a single family provided that the criteria are met.