Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 February 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration: Children

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to her written ministerial statement of 31 January 2008, Official Report, columns 28-9WS, on care for children in the immigration system, how much extra funding will be allocated to local authorities that will be part of the specialist network looking after unaccompanied child asylum seekers; and whether her Department's central funding will cover the full costs incurred by the local authorities.

Answer: The amount of funding available to local authorities who wish to be specialist authorities will be agreed in advance. Funding will be based on the costs the specialist authority incurs directly in supporting the care and accommodation needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 472 c584W; 184737
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Care for Children in the Immigration System
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Children Asylum
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk