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Closed Create emergency visa schemes for victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

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Due to the crisis caused by the earthquakes in southeast Turkey and Syria, the UK Government should create emergency visa schemes for victims of the earthquake who have nowhere to stay.

Due to the humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake in southeast Turkey and Syria, the UK Government should create emergency visa schemes for victims of these earthquakes, along the lines of those granted to Ukrainian refugees, to allow refuge to victims of the earthquake who have nowhere to stay.

The earthquake has affected the families of many of the Kurdish and Turkish community in the UK, and the Government should make it easier for family members, friends, and members of the public, to welcome those who have lost their homes to the UK.

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    MPs discuss the situation in Türkiye and Syria following the recent earthquakes

    On Wednesday 1 March the Minister of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Andrew Mitchell MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Türkiye and Syria, following the recent earthquakes.

    The Minister updated MPs on the measures the Government has taken to support rescue efforts in Türkiye and Syria.

    Following the statement the Minister was questioned by MPs, with some asking whether the Government would provide temporary visas for those who have been affected by the earthquakes and have family in the UK.

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    Ministerial statements are a way for Ministers to bring an important matter to the attention of the House.

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    MPs debate support for Türkiye and Syria after the recent earthquake

    On Thursday 23 February, MPs debated support for Türkiye and Syria after the recent earthquake. Some MPs who took part in the debate asked about arrangements for handling visa applicants for people affected by the earthquake, and if temporary visa systems should be put in place.

    This was a Westminster Hall debate, led by Wendy Morton MP. David Rutley MP, a Minister from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, responded to the debate

    What are Westminster Hall debates?

    Westminster Hall is the second Chamber of the House of Commons.

    Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local or national issues and receive a response from a government minister. Any MP can take part in a Westminster Hall debate.

    Debates in Westminster Hall take place on ‘general debate' motions expressed in neutral terms. These motions are worded ‘That this House has considered [a specific matter]'.

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