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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord James of Blackheath (Conservative). It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2008.


Refugees: Loans

Question
What value of loans they have extended under the new integration loans for refugees; and what steps they are intending to take with regard to any arrears or defaulting payments.
Answer

My Lords, the value of loans paid out under the integration loan scheme for refugees and others from 11 June, when the scheme was launched, to 31 December 2007, is £134,000. Loan payment and recovery is undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the Home Office and the usual DWP enforcement procedures will apply where there is no compelling reason why loan repayments cannot be made.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
698 c7 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Defaulters Loans Refugees Refugee integration loans
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk