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What assessment she has made of the potential merits of creating a visa scheme for people in Gaza related to UK nationals.

Tabled: 22 May 2025Answered: 2 June 2025

Asked by

Marsha De Cordova

LabourBattersea

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)

I know that we are all desperately concerned about the intolerable humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UK, along with France, Germany and many others, continues to call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and more aid into Gaza. There are a range of routes available for those wishing to join family members in the UK, and we are working with the Israeli, Palestinian and other authorities in the region to help British nationals and other eligible people to leave Gaza via safe routes.