Question
When the Minister announced new refugee pathways in September, we were told that Afghan women and girls would be prioritised. I have since received correspondence that says there will be no prioritisation. Can we get clarity on what is correct?
Answer
I am surprised by the correspondence that the hon. Member has received. She is welcome to share that with me. That is absolutely not the case for the announcements made in September.
Verdict: AMBER (30/100)
The reply flatly denies the conflicting account about the September announcements but never says whether Afghan women and girls are prioritised, or how any prioritisation would work. The other two statements are procedural rather than substantive. Someone who asked this question would likely need to ask again for a clear, specific answer.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Government confirm whether Afghan women and girls are being prioritised under the new refugee pathways, given the conflicting accounts of the position? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | Statement 3 flatly rejects the conflicting account by saying it is 'absolutely not the case' for the September announcements, but it never states whether Afghan women and girls are prioritised or describes any prioritisation mechanism, and the other two statements are procedural rather than substantive. |