Tuesday 2nd May 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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I am sure the whole House will welcome the decision the Prime Minister made that those people should be evacuated to the United Kingdom and that they are now safely here.

Nickie Aiken Portrait Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster) (Con)
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I am aware of a number of Westminster residents who are still stuck in Sudan, scattered across the country, having not been able to get to Khartoum to secure passage on one of the flights out. Can my right hon. Friend advise on what further steps the Foreign Office can take to evacuate British nationals and UK work permit holders who are still stuck in Sudan and want to leave?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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As we speak, British officials are still operating in Port Sudan, helping British citizens to leave. It is very important that the full details of any citizens in Westminster whom my hon. Friend knows about are given to the Foreign Office, and we will give them all the advice we can.