Iraq - Inglese

Iraqi interpreters seeking asylum in Britain will be refused entry until 2009

[Times - World]

Iraqi interpreters hoping to resettle in Britain are being warned that the number accepted will be strictly limited and many will be unable to enter the country before summer 2009. The criteria laid down in the letter sent to former Iraqi employees by the British Government sets out the hurdles to be cleared before they can be considered refugees. They are being offered a financial package or resettlement in Britain, but not both. Kim Howells, the Foreign Office Minister, is to discuss the matter with concerned MPs today.