Written question asked by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour) on Thursday, 9 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to his Answer of 9 September 2021 to Question 43474 on Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations, if he will publish any documents related to (a) impact assessments, (b) policy predictions, (c) humanitarian response planning and (d) emergency contingency planning when (i) the US Government under Donald Trump announced the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and (ii) President Joe Biden reaffirmed that commitment.

Answer: Our immediate focus is on ensuring safe passage for anyone remaining in Afghanistan who is eligible to come to the UK and wishes to leave, supporting the thousands of new arrivals in the UK, and continuing to provide assistance to the Afghan people. As the Foreign Secretary told the Foreign Affairs Committee, he understands the importance of learning the lessons from this response.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45832
Session: 2021-22
Related items: Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Thursday, 9 September 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Humanitarian aid Peacekeeping operations USA Afghanistan Impact assessments Trump, Donald Biden, Joe
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