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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Hanham (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 21 January 2008.


Refugees: Loans

Question
My Lords, could the Minister tell us what advertising is done regarding these grants or loans? There seems to be pretty poor take-up so far. How are they advertised to refugees and people who are entitled to stay here? Is that done by the DWP, or is it done more generally?
Answer

My Lords, the noble Baroness raises a very good point. I do not know the exact details, but we have a very good system for helping people integrate into society. They are taken care of by around 300 caseworkers, who look after cases around the country. I am sure that they would give them the details, but I do not know the precise answer, so I will have to come back to the noble Baroness on this in writing, if I may.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
698 c8 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Defaulters Loans Refugees Refugee integration loans
Link
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