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<p>The first priority for any Windrush migrants that may have experienced problems
in obtaining documents confirming their immigration status is to help them secure
that status. That is why the Government quickly established the Windrush Taskforce,
which has a dedicated team for vulnerable people.</p><p>The Taskforce has established
a fast-track service for the payment of benefits, working closely in a co-ordinated
manner with DWP.</p><p>The Government continues to urge any affected people to come
forward to the Taskforce so that we can help them. Where people are identified as
being homeless, wherever possible the Home Office has worked with Local Authorities
to secure temporary accommodation.</p><p>A compensation scheme for those of the Windrush
generation that might have been affected is in the process of being established. The
call for evidence for that scheme ended on 8 June and the Home Office are now preparing
to launch the next stage of consultation, working with affected communities. The scheme
will be set up as soon as possible after we have consulted.</p>
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