Syrian Refugees: Food Aid

Earl of Sandwich Excerpts

Tuesday 2nd December 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Northover]

As the noble Lord will know, asylum claims are judged across the board fairly and squarely. As I mentioned in my earlier answer to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, the United Kingdom is contributing disproportionately in supporting those in the region—way above many of our colleagues in Europe and internationally. I said in my reply to my noble friend Lord Avebury that I would take the comments back to my colleagues.

[The Earl of Sandwich (CB)]

Following the question raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, is the Minister aware—I am sure she is—that there is an existing commitment to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees resettlement quota, which I understand is 500 people in the most vulnerable categories?

[Baroness Northover]

Yes, indeed, and we have prioritised women and girls at risk of violence.