Vicky Foxcroft
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Sajid Javid
We plan to ensure that the scheme is open to family members in such cases.
Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)
My constituent has been waiting since 26 December for a decision on his Windrush application. The process has taken nine times the length of the two-week turnaround period that was promised. That is unacceptable when people cannot work, cannot claim benefits and are struggling to live, even though they are from this country.
Sajid Javid
If the hon. Lady sends me more details, I will take a closer look at that case.