These brave people must be allowed in I have no doubt they will make excellent citizens of this country.It is shameful that they should be even considered as unwelcome.

DOUGLAS MUNRO, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND

Quoting statements made on ARRSE is completely useless as the majority of posting are simply attempts to b emore outraged than the previous poster and in fact I would say that the majority of posters are not in fact serving soldiers. It is basically the type of conversation that is to be heard in any NAAFI bar under the influence of drink.

b jones, Talke, Staffs

These interpreters should be granted refugee status. Unlike many of the economic migrants flooding to the UK they are actually in danger for their lives.

Sharon Foster, Ramsgate, Kent

why dont they use the 91 to staff Number 10? Would that not be the most appropriate thing to do? On a more serious note, surely the military could employ them, house them in barracks, and give them jobs , if not as interpreters, but in any of the many other functions? IT, maintenance, the kitchens?

Tim Robinson, Reading, England

It is absolutely appalling of the British Government to firstly invade a country using spurious claims as a reason but then to abandon the very people they have "used" to their advantage when they are no longer deemed necessary to militia who see them as traitors, so glad I no longer call Britain home!

JJ, Auckland, New Zealand

Is anyone surprised at this governments attitude to the people whom have aided our troops in Iraq, the soldiers tasks are extremely difficult, the interpreters, have at the very least made life of those who seek information, direction and intelligence, somewhat easier. Remember the Ghurkas, and their treatment at the hands of British gov,t, what chance do these unfortunate people stand?. Death is a sweet release after the sadistic tools of torture are spent. I am ashamed and sick to the core of, so callled caring politicians who claim to have the 'welfare' of citizens and allies of Britain, their priority!, preservation is my Priority, sell-up a,s,a,p, Ola' Espania, and sanity. Sympathies to the unfortunates, who have no choice but to stay!!!

Julia, Cheshire, No-longer Gt Britain.

I think it is an absolute disgrace not allowing these people and their families to seek refugee status in this country - they have "Served " the UK well, unlike many many other people who come to this country illegally and end up with jobs, homes etc.

Need I say more !!!!

Suebydoo, Cardiff, Wales

Terrorism works!

Dr B. Flaks, Congresbury, UK

I have an Iraqi friend who was an interpreter for the US Forces. He is currently in Dubai, having been warned by the militia not to return to Najaf. The US have turned down his visa application so as far as they are concerned he can go back and die like a dog!
I have raised this with Ann Widecombe who is writing to the US Ambassador, and in the meantime my friend waits in anguish, not knowing where to go. All his colleagues are now dead, killed by the militia, and his own brother, a policeman, has been missing for two weeks. They don't know if he is alive or dead. His mother, understandably, is distraught!
Will no one help these people? Do I have to wait for my friend to die and I can do nothing?
Someone in authority, both here and in the US, needs to wake up to the reality of this terrible situation, or the names of our countries will be marked in blood for generations to come.

Raymond Cole, Maidstone, UK