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<p /> <p /> <p>The first group of Syrian refugees arrived in the UK on 25 March as
part of the Government's Vulnerable Persons Relocation (VPR) Scheme. The next group
of refugees is expected to arrive this month, with further groups to follow on a regular
basis. We continue to work with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to establish
a steady flow of cases.</p><p /> <p>Whilst there is no set quota, we predict that
the VPR scheme will support several hundred people over the next three years.</p><p
/> <p>A number of local authorities have indicated that they would like to participate
in the scheme, and we are in discussions with other local authorities who have expressed
an interest.</p><p /> <p /> <p> </p>
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