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<p>Clearly, the cost of such a major expansion will be significant. The current Syrian
resettlement scheme is funded through a mixture of Official Development Assistance
and EU funds. It is the Government’s intention that the expansion of the scheme will
be funded in the same way, easing the burden on local communities as we meet the moral
obligation to play our part in responding to the refugee crisis in Syria.</p><p>Under
existing arrangements, UK resettlement schemes provide 12 months of funding to limit
the impact of new arrivals on local authorities and services and to ensure that new
arrivals are properly supported and integrated. Beyond that time refugees are treated
in the same way as any other UK resident, with access to the labour market and mainstream
benefits. This system works well. However, all arrangements will need to be reviewed
over the coming weeks given the increase in numbers to ensure fairness, protect local
services and the quality of the care provided to refugees.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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