Interview with Armed Forces Minister James Heappey on the airlift from Kabul

The transcript discusses the Taliban's non-malicious behavior at handling centers, efforts to manage crowds through engineering solutions, and the Air Bridge as a route to the UK. It also highlights future resettlement plans at British embassies and high commissions in the region, ensuring continued opportunities for people to reach the UK even after the Air Bridge closes.

What is the Taliban's general attitude towards people trying to reach the handling center?

• They are turning everyone away.

• They are being malicious.

• They are being officious but not malicious.

• They are welcoming everyone with open arms.

What was done to address the crowd challenges at the handling center?

• The handling center was moved to a new location.

• The number of flights was reduced.

• Military engineering was used to improve flow.

• The center was closed permanently.

What is the purpose of the second phase of the evacuation operation?

• To increase the number of flights from Afghanistan.

• To stop all flights to the UK.

• To allow people to enroll at British embassies and high commissions.

• To close all British embassies in the region.

What will happen when the air bridge closes?

• The air bridge will never close.

• Opportunities to reach the UK will continue through other means.

• People will have no chance of reaching the UK.

• It will be the end of all evacuation efforts.

How can people resettle in the UK after the air bridge closes?

• By applying directly to the UK government online.

• By waiting for the air bridge to reopen.

• By enrolling at British embassies and high commissions in the region.

• By traveling to another country first.