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<p>There are no plans to widen the ARAP criteria, which is more generous than previous
Afghan relocation schemes. Furthermore, the provisions requested by the hon. Member
in her question are already catered for by the ARAP scheme under Category 4. This
category provides for eligibility to be granted on a case-by-case basis to Afghan
nationals who worked in Afghanistan alongside a UK Government Department, or in partnership
with or closely supporting and assisting that Department; alongside consideration,
amongst other criteria, of the contribution an individual made to UK objectives and
the threat they are now under.</p><p>The full criteria are publicly available at:</p><p><a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy-information-and-guidance"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy-information-and-guidance</a></p><p>
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