Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 11:35 am ar 8 Tachwedd 2023.
Mark Logan
Ceidwadwyr, Bolton North East
11:35,
8 Tachwedd 2023
In the interests of impartiality, I will quote from The Guardian, which puts the figure of Afghans currently stranded in UK-funded hotels in Islamabad at 3,000. Indeed, according to reports, those hotels have been raided by Pakistani authorities. What assessment does the Minister make of that figure and of what has been happening? Furthermore, what discussions has he been having with our high commissioner in Pakistan and his opposite number in the Pakistani Government?
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