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Written question asked by David Burrowes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Slavery: Victim Support Schemes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she plans to take in response to the letter of 10 January 2017 from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner on identifying, referring and supporting victims of modern slavery in the UK's National Referral Mechanism.

Answer

We are reviewing the identification of and support provided to victims of modern slavery and are piloting a new National Referral Mechanism model. The pilot is due to end on 31 March and will be fully evaluated. The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s letter will be considered alongside the full evaluation of the pilot.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63608
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Slavery Victim support schemes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk