Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme

Gareth Davies Excerpts

Thursday 6th January 2022 Commons Chamber

[Victoria Atkins]

I think that is an answer that should be provided outside the Chamber, Madam Deputy Speaker, given your recent encouragement.

[Gareth Davies (Grantham and Stamford) (Con)]

I thank the Minister for all her work to help those most at risk in Afghanistan. While it is of course right that we offer this support, it does come with a cost for our local authorities. Can she confirm that local authorities in our home county of Lincolnshire will be provided with additional funding for any resettlements that are made?

[Victoria Atkins]

Yes, very much so. I am delighted that local councils are responding as well as they are, but I very much encourage all councils to play their part in resettlements across the United Kingdom.