Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Friday, 22 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Resettlement: Iraq

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the reception and integration package given to Iraqi citizens formerly employed by the Ministry of Defence when they arrive in the UK for resettlement consists of.

Answer: We will offer a comprehensive resettlement package to those Iraqi citizens and their dependants who meet the eligibility criteria and who are successfully resettled under the scheme of assistance for Locally Engaged staff formerly employed by the Ministry of Defence, when they arrive in the UK. It will consist of an initial reception and orientation process immediately on arrival followed by an integration package which will include assistance with housing, health care, education, casework support and sign posting to the relevant agencies.

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