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Refugees: Gaza

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Home OfficeTabled Answered 18 July 2025UIN 66551

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is taking to steps to help support children in Gaza with family members in the UK to come to the UK.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Government is keeping all existing visa pathways under review in response to events in Gaza. Palestinians who wish to settle in the UK can do so via the existing routes available. Further information can be found on the GOV.UK website: Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)(opens in a new tab).

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