Written question asked by Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Seema Kennedy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.
Windrush Compensation Scheme
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to promote the (a) Windrush Helpline and (b) Windrush Compensation Scheme to individuals in (i) India, (ii) Pakistan, (iii) Bangladesh, (iv) Kenya, (v) Singapore, (vi) Malta, (vii) South Africa, (viii) Canada and (ix) Nigeria; and how much has been spent in doing so.
- Answer
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There has been significant outreach and communication activities to reach those most likely to have been affected by the issues around Windrush.
To reach international audiences, a High Commissioners event was hosted by the former Immigration Minister to further raise awareness, and working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a briefing was provided to embassies to inform local conversations. Plans are in development for additional activity overseas.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 549
- Session
- 2019-19
- Subjects
- Expenditure Telephone services Windrush compensation scheme
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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