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Written question asked by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 September 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 12 September 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to support local authorities in integrating refugees into British society.

Answer

The Home Office funds strategic migration partnerships which are local authority-led partnerships designed to provide structures and support services for those organisations working with migrants and refugees in local communities.

The Home Office also provides a dedicated integration loan directly to recognised refugees. The loan is designed to help refugees integrate into UK society by offering financial support towards housing costs, employment and training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45347
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Refugees
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk