Written question asked by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 22 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 1999. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If he will make a statement on the outcome to date of the policy of dispersal of refugees. (Failed OPQ). (Further information on 06.03.2000 at 345 c556-8W)

Answer: Dr. Ladyman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the outcome to date of the policy of dispersal of refugees. [99707] Mrs. Roche: We plan to bring in the new support arrangements in Part Vl of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 on 1 April 2000. The National Asylum Support Service is currently drawing up plans for dispersal of asylum seekers. The statutory interim arrangements set out in Schedule 9 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 will come into effect on 6 December. These will underpin a voluntary dispersal scheme whereby asylum seekers seeking support from local authorities in London and Kent can be transferred on a voluntary basis to local authorities outside London and the South East.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99707; 340 c379-80W;340 c378W
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Asylum Local government Location Refugees National Asylum Support Service