Child Refugees Debate

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Department: Home Office

Child Refugees

Lord Cormack Excerpts
Thursday 9th February 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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Noble Lords might rubbish that but the capacity of local authorities is limited. We have relied on their good will. It has been an entirely voluntary approach from local authorities, and of course I encourage more local authorities that think that they might have places to come forward. I refer noble Lords to what this Government have done. Up to September 2016 we have provided in this country refuge or other forms of leave for more than 8,000 children. I am very proud of that.

Lord Cormack Portrait Lord Cormack (Con)
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Will my noble friend accept that the concern that has been expressed this morning is not confined to the other side of the House?

None Portrait Noble Lords
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Answer it!