Immigration: Windrush Generation

(asked on 10th March 2020) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications have been made to the Windrush compensation scheme; how many of those applications have been successful; what steps the Government is taking to publicise the scheme; and whether there is a cap on the level of compensation people can receive.


Answered by
Priti Patel Portrait
Priti Patel
This question was answered on 6th July 2020

Information on the total number of applications made to the Windrush Compensation Scheme and the applications that have been successful is available to view on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-compensation-scheme-data-may-2020.

The Home Office has launched a digital engagement programme to ensure that outreach and engagement can continue despite the current social distancing measures due to Covid 19. The first event in this programme was held on 21 May and the further programme of events can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/windrush-engagement-events.

On 19 March, the Home Secretary announced a new national communications campaign. The campaign will primarily target Windrush affected groups from across the UK and who may be eligible for help from the schemes. The campaign will also reach a secondary audience of the children and grandchildren of the Windrush generation who may themselves have been affected and are also well positioned to help older relatives to apply.

A mix of advertising channels will be used, such as radio and digital channels, to ensure information reaches affected communities as effectively as possible. We will work closely with stakeholders and partners trusted by the community to develop and deliver communications activity. To ensure spend has been effective, we will undertake a robust evaluation of the activity.

There is no overall cap on the amount an individual can receive in compensation under the Scheme.

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