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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 12 December 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2011. It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Syria: Asylum

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received on (a) the number of Syrian refugees arriving in Turkey and (b) provisions being made for such refugees; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

According to the Turkish Government, the highest number of refugees recorded reached 20,000 in June. The Turkish Government and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have now reported that there are 8,400 refugees remaining.The UNHCR and Turkish Red Crescent provide tents, sleeping mats, hot meals and education (with Arabic curriculum play areas) and medical care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86873; 537 c1196W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Asylum Syria
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk