Syrian Refugees: Resettlement
Debate between David Burrowes and Gavin Newlands(8 years, 10 months ago)
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Gavin Newlands
That is not the subject of the debate today, but the hon. Gentleman is treading a well-worn path.
Mr Burrowes
There was a person in my constituency wanting to be accommodated under section 95 in Enfield, but he was unable to do that. He was directed to be housed not in Enfield but in Cardiff, in an area where the Government have a programme of section 95 support. Therefore he is being provided with support in the community, and voluntarily, in Enfield. Perhaps that will throw the figures given by the hon. Member for Dudley North (Ian Austin) into sharp relief. There is a need to ensure that there is shared responsibility; but, unfortunately, authorities that want to open their doors as has been suggested may not be able to, because of the particular section 95 programme.