Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 2008. It was answered by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Community Relations: Migration

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent steps the Government have taken to help local communities manage the effects of migration.

Answer: On 11 June 2008, we published a cross-government plan on 'Managing the Impacts of Migration: A Cross-Government Approach'. This sets out a range of current and future government actions which support local areas in maximising the benefits of migration while minimising any negative impacts at local level. The document can be viewed on the website of Communities and Local Government at:"www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/migrationimpact"Copies are also available in the Library of the House.

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