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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 July 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Accession State Workers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether funding given to Sheffield city council for issues related to accession state citizens may be used for (a) advice workers, (b) interpreting services and (c) repatriation costs.
Answer

The sum in question (£44,250) was made available to Sheffield city council primarily for the purpose of repatriating destitute accession state nationals. It was however specified that any remaining funding could be used for the council to meet associated costs, including provision advice workers and interpreters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63576; 448 c1778W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Immigration EU enlargement Migrants Sheffield
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk