Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what data they have collected on the effects of the tapering of funding to local authorities in years two to five of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme; and what conclusions have been drawn from such data.

Funding provision for the VPRS was based on evidence from local authorities who have significant experience of resettling refugees as well as authorities advanced in their thinking on taking placements. They provided estimates for the costs of the scheme in years 2-5.

The information provided showed the level of support required by vulnerable refugees decreases over time as they settle into life in the UK, their health improves and they become integrated into society and move into work. We continue to monitor integration outcomes through our ongoing evaluation work.