Zimbabwe

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:18 pm on 3 April 2008.

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Photo of The Earl of Sandwich The Earl of Sandwich Crossbench 2:18, 3 April 2008

My Lords, the Minister rightly mentioned Zimbabweans in this country. We should pay tribute to the thousands who sought asylum here; they have made a real contribution. Unfortunately, a group of asylum seekers is due to be removed from this country. Will he confirm that the Government are considering this quite seriously at the moment, pending a court case? Will he urge his colleagues in the Home Office and the Foreign Office, who have made mistakes before—at considerable human cost—not to remove Zimbabweans forcibly at this time?