Karl Turner
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(8 years, 6 months ago)
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Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby) (Lab)
13. What discussions she has had with local authorities on funding and other practical arrangements for the settling of refugees.
Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)
14. What discussions she has had with local authorities on funding and other practical arrangements for the settling of refugees.
Richard Harrington
I can happily confirm that that is the case. I pay tribute to Councillor Dave Green, the leader of Bradford council, for being one of the leaders in this area. I saw for myself how the things that the hon. Lady mentioned take place in Bradford, and those things will be greatly expanded.
Karl Turner
What is the Minister doing to extend the funding that local authorities are given to support refugees from one year to three years? The Minister will be aware that Hull city council has offered to support Syrian refugees and it was very keen to do so, but what are the Government doing to help us fund that work?
Richard Harrington
The hon. Gentleman will know that I have answered that question before. I have written to the chief executives of all the local councils explaining that we will help with funding for years two to five.