Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 June 2018. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.
Refugees: Syria
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the average wait in weeks from acceptance on the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme to resettlement.
- Answer
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The timescale for resettlement from the point of acceptance on to the scheme to the point of arrival can be impacted by numerous factors including the family’s readiness to leave the region; the availability of suitable accommodation and support in the UK and fitness to travel.
Once a family is accepted by a local authority or community sponsor, arrangements are made for their arrival in the UK as soon as practicable.
The recent report by the Independent Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration highlighted an average time of 35 weeks. As the report acknowledges, the VPRS generally takes significantly less time to resettle people than other states’ schemes.
Secondary information
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- HL8011
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Refugees Syria Resettlement
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- Yes
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