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Refugees: Teaching of English

Debate between Lord Hogan-Howe and Earl Howe
Tuesday 6th February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Howe Portrait The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe) (Con)
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My Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.

Lord Hogan-Howe Portrait Lord Hogan-Howe
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My Lords, in 2016, Dame Louise Casey conducted a review on extremism. She stressed the importance of integration, which reduced the chances of extremism, and of course speaking English increases the chances of integration. The £10 million that the Minister referred to has certainly helped to assist resettled Syrians, but could that same commitment to provide eight hours of English training be provided to all other refugees as well? That might enhance the strategy mentioned by the Opposition.

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