Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Debate

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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme

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Backbench Business
Thursday 6th January 2022

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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I think that is an answer that should be provided outside the Chamber, Madam Deputy Speaker, given your recent encouragement.

Gareth Davies Portrait Gareth Davies (Grantham and Stamford) (Con)
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I thank the Minister for all her work to help those most at risk in Afghanistan. While it is of course right that we offer this support, it does come with a cost for our local authorities. Can she confirm that local authorities in our home county of Lincolnshire will be provided with additional funding for any resettlements that are made?

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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Yes, very much so. I am delighted that local councils are responding as well as they are, but I very much encourage all councils to play their part in resettlements across the United Kingdom.

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