Windrush Scheme Debate

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Department: Home Office

Windrush Scheme

Catherine West Excerpts
Tuesday 5th February 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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If the hon. Lady sends me more information about the individual she has in mind, I will of course look into that case.

Catherine West Portrait Catherine West (Hornsey and Wood Green) (Lab)
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Will the Secretary of State please estimate how many people have had their access to healthcare affected? Also, if an individual has passed away due to being a Windrush victim, is the scheme open to a claim by their family members?

Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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We plan to ensure that the scheme is open to family members in such cases.