Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2021 to Question 46925 on Afghanistan: Refugees, what steps the Government is taking to support (a) welfare provision and (b) onward travel to the UK for people who were called forward for evacuation from Afghanistan but were unable to reach Kabul Airport, and who have subsequently travelled to Pakistan.

Individuals who were called forward for evacuation but were unable to board a flight during Operation PITTING, who have subsequently arrived in a third country such as Pakistan, will be assisted by the High Commission, including support from the Defence Attaché. We are doing all we can to look after these individuals and will facilitate onward travel to the UK as soon as necessary security checks are completed. We are working with partners across Government and countries in the region to facilitate safe passage out of Afghanistan and to the UK for all eligible individuals.