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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
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Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Pharmacy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government which local authorities have accepted refugees from Syria; and how many refugees have been taken in by each such local authority. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL695 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thismore than 2017-07-19
answer text <p>Progress on resettlement under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement scheme is indicated in quarterly immigration statistics, and is broken down by each local authority. The last set of statistics, published on 25 May, showed that 7,307 Syrians have been resettled across 235 different local authorities since the scheme began. The statistics are available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release</a></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-19T15:11:03.423Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T15:11:03.423Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
750565
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Digital Technology: Taxation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what proportion of those applying for settlement in the UK as refugees have been identified as economic migrants. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL697 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thismore than 2017-07-19
answer text <p>A grant of leave as a refugee (as identified by the 1951 Geneva Convention) will not be granted to those who are claiming for economic reasons only. The way in which reasons for refusal of asylum claims are stored means that it is not possible to provide a breakdown of the number of those identified as claiming as economic migrants; to do so can only be done at disproportionate cost.</p><p>Details on the number of asylum claims refused each year can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fimmigration-statistics-january-to-march-2017&amp;data=02%7C01%7Ccartersa%40parliament.uk%7Ca7b899eda3194da180cb08d4ceab929e%7C1ce6dd9eb3374088be5e8dbbec04b34a%7C0%7C0%7C636360683670873531&amp;sdata=0ZsOW2CZp7HtCEJp0QqSps7APpT7kiUVt8Jj6tbhPnc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-statistics-january-to-march-20</a><strong><a href="https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fimmigration-statistics-january-to-march-2017&amp;data=02%7C01%7Ccartersa%40parliament.uk%7Ca7b899eda3194da180cb08d4ceab929e%7C1ce6dd9eb3374088be5e8dbbec04b34a%7C0%7C0%7C636360683670873531&amp;sdata=0ZsOW2CZp7HtCEJp0QqSps7APpT7kiUVt8Jj6tbhPnc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">17</a></strong></p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T15:09:57.03Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T15:09:57.03Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers were admitted into the UK in each month from June 2015 to March 2017. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL87 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-30more like thismore than 2017-06-30
answer text <p>The Home Office publishes the number of asylum applications received at ports each quarter by nationality in table as_01_q of the <em>Immigration Statistics</em> release. The latest figures are attached and are available at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615150/asylum1-jan-mar-2017-tables.ods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615150/asylum1-jan-mar-2017-tables</a></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><p><strong>Table as_01_q: Asylum applications from main applicants received at ports, Q1 2015 to Q1 2017</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Total applications</p></td><td><p>Applications received at ports</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015 Q1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6,027</strong></p></td><td><p>579</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015 Q2</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6,279</strong></p></td><td><p>507</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015 Q3</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,231</strong></p></td><td><p>792</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2015 Q4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,196</strong></p></td><td><p>1,040</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>8,228</strong></p></td><td><p>924</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q2</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7,810</strong></p></td><td><p>781</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q3</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7,146</strong></p></td><td><p>1,021</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2016 Q4</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>7,419</strong></p></td><td><p>1,160</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2017 Q1</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>6,516</strong></p></td><td><p>884</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Table Notes:</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>Source: Table as_01_q, <em>Immigration Statistics</em> Janurary to March 2017, Home Office</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p>(1) These data are provisional and subject to update.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-06-30T12:06:20.533Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-30T12:06:20.533Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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1
file name Table - as_01-q - asylum applications at ports - Jan - Mar 2017.xls more like this
title Table as 01-q : Immigration Stats Jan-March 2017 more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
731080
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what level of benefits and other support is given to (1) single, and (2) married, asylum seekers each month after arriving in the UK. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL88 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-26more like thismore than 2017-06-26
answer text <p>Asylum seekers and their dependants who would otherwise be destitute are supported by the Home Office under the powers set out in section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.</p><p>The support usually consists of free furnished accommodation (with utility bills and council tax paid) and a weekly cash allowance to cover their other essential living needs. The current level of the allowance is £36.95 per week for each supported person in a household. Asylum seekers and their dependants who are accommodated by friends or relatives can apply to receive the cash allowance if they need help to cover their essential living needs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-06-26T11:31:46.397Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-26T11:31:46.397Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
731082
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers were deported on reaching the age of 18 in (1) 2014, (2) 2015, and (3) 2016. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL90 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-30more like thismore than 2017-06-30
answer text <p>The number of enforced returns by age is published in table rt_03 (returns data tables) in <em>‘Immigration Statistics, January - March 2017’</em>, (attached) and is also available from the Home Office website at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615158/returns2-jan-mar-2017-tables.ods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/615158/returns2-jan-mar-2017-tables.ods</a></p><p>The term 'deportations' refers to a legal definition of a specific set of returns. Deportations are a specific subset of returns which are enforced either following a criminal conviction or when it is judged that a person’s removal from the UK is conducive to the public good. The deportation order prohibits the person returning to the UK until such time as it may be revoked. Published information on those deported is not separately available. As such, the question has been interpreted as referring to enforced returns. In an enforced return, it has been established that a person has breached UK immigration laws and / or has no valid leave to remain in the UK. They have declined to leave voluntarily and the Home Office enforces their departure from the UK.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total enforced removals</strong></p></td><td><p>Under <br> 14</p></td><td><p><br> 14-15</p></td><td><p><br> 16-17</p></td><td><p>18-20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>21,425</p></td><td><p>1,448</p></td><td><p>123</p></td><td><p>274</p></td><td><p>1,722</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>20,808</p></td><td><p>1,361</p></td><td><p>173</p></td><td><p>278</p></td><td><p>1,643</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>19,372</p></td><td><p>1,049</p></td><td><p>111</p></td><td><p>198</p></td><td><p>1,365</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>17,770</p></td><td><p>786</p></td><td><p>68</p></td><td><p>95</p></td><td><p>1,041</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>17,239</p></td><td><p>684</p></td><td><p>76</p></td><td><p>91</p></td><td><p>1,060</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>15,252</p></td><td><p>584</p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>84</p></td><td><p>1,013</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>14,854</p></td><td><p>296</p></td><td><p>26</p></td><td><p>30</p></td><td><p>991</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>15,063</p></td><td><p>140</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>1,138</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>14,647</p></td><td><p>183</p></td><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>855</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>13,311</p></td><td><p>160</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>15</p></td><td><p>795</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>12,627</p></td><td><p>76</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>14</p></td><td><p>601</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>12,111</p></td><td><p>82</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>701</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>10,872</p></td><td><p>26</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>610</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Data from Q1 2015 are provisional figures.</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Data on returns are based on individual cases. Multiple returns of the same person within a year are counted as multiple returns.</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Source:</strong></p><p><em>Immigration Statistics January - March 2017</em>, Home Office, table rt_03.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-06-30T12:08:35.17Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-30T12:08:35.17Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
731084
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-21more like thismore than 2017-06-21
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what was the main reason the majority of 18 year old asylum seekers were deported in 2016. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL92 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-06-26more like thismore than 2017-06-26
answer text <p>The UK has a long and proud tradition of providing a safe haven to those who genuinely need our protection. We do not remove asylum seekers. Those who are found not to need protection are refused but have a right of appeal to the independent courts. Once appeals rights are exhausted they are required to leave the UK.</p><p>The term 'deportation' refers to returns which are enforced following either a criminal conviction in the UK (or overseas) which has resulted in a custodial sentence of 12 months or more, or where it is considered that removal of an individual is conducive to the public good due to their criminality.</p><p>Those individuals who do not need protection are expected to return home if their asylum claim is refused and dismissed on appeal. All asylum and human rights claims are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with the UK’s obligations under the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the European Convention on Human Rights.</p><p>Where a decision has been made that a person does not require international protection, and there are no remaining rights of appeal or obstacles to their return, the Home Office expects unsuccessful asylum seekers to return voluntarily to their home country. The Home Office’s preferred option is for those who have no legal basis to remain in the UK to leave voluntarily and we offer assistance to those who choose to do so by actively promoting the Home Office Voluntary Return Service.</p><p>If an individual does not leave the UK voluntarily, then it may become necessary to enforce their removal. The Home Office closely monitors developments in all countries of return and takes decisions on a case-by-case basis in the light of international obligations and the latest available country information. The Home Office only enforces removal when it and the courts conclude that it is safe to do so, with a safe route of return. Enforced removals are carried out in the most sensitive way possible, treating those being removed with respect and courtesy.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-06-26T11:54:23.907Zmore like thismore than 2017-06-26T11:54:23.907Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
711160
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Syria more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are on track to meet their target of resettling 20,000 Syrian refugees into the UK under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement programme by 2020. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL6048 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-23more like thismore than 2017-03-23
answer text <p>Work continues with local authorities and International Partners to deliver the Government’s commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees over the lifetime of this Parliament and we are on track to do this. Progress on resettlement will be indicated in quarterly immigration statistics. The last set of statistics, published on 23 February showed that 5,454 Syrians were resettled to the UK under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement scheme between October 2015 and December 2016.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-03-23T12:33:37.837Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-23T12:33:37.837Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
711161
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Children more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to have resettled 3,000 vulnerable children and their families from the Middle East and North Africa under the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL6049 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-22more like thismore than 2017-03-22
answer text <p>The Government has committed to resettling to the UK up to 3,000 individuals under the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme over the lifetime of this Parliament. Data on the number of people who have been resettled under this scheme will be published in future releases of the Home Office’s immigration quarterly statistics.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-03-22T15:00:16.977Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-22T15:00:16.977Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
711162
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Children in Care more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many offers to accommodate unaccompanied young asylum seekers they have received from local authorities; and how many of those offers they (1) have accepted, and (2) propose to accept. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL6050 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-23more like thismore than 2017-03-23
answer text <p>The number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) arriving in the UK has increased significantly in recent years. This has led to a handful of local authorities caring for a disproportionate number of UASC, principally in those local authority areas where unaccompanied children are first encountered and assessed by the local authority under the Children Act 1989. That is why we introduced the National Transfer Scheme for UASC in July 2016. The National Transfer Scheme is a voluntary scheme which is designed to ensure a more equal distribution of UASC across the country and ensure children are given all the support they need. <br> <br> The National Transfer Scheme has also placed unaccompanied children transferred to the UK under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016 into local authority care. Following a full consultation with local authorities under section 67 local authorities reported they had capacity for 400 places. <br> <br> Every region in England is participating in the National Transfer Scheme and we are working closely with the Devolved Administrations to ensure they are able to accept cases under the National Transfer Scheme. We are very grateful for the way in which local authorities have stepped up to accept UASC under the National Transfer Scheme. We will continue to work closely with local authorities to take up offers of placements to help ease the burden on those local authorities caring for a disproportionate number of UASC.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-03-23T12:36:24.833Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-23T12:36:24.833Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-13more like thismore than 2017-03-13
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Children more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 22 February (HL5356) stating that in the year ending September 2016 the UK granted asylum or another form of leave to over 8,000 children, what forms of asylum or leave were granted to those children; and how many children there were in each category. more like this
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno more like this
uin HL6016 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-22more like thismore than 2017-03-22
answer text <p>In 2016 the UK granted asylum or another form of leave to over 8,000 children. This figure includes children granted asylum or another form of leave following an asylum claim, children resettled under our resettlement programmes and those children who were granted family reunion visas.</p><p>The forms of leave granted to children who have made an asylum claim can include Refugee Leave, Humanitarian Protection, UASC Leave, Discretionary Leave, Grants of Family or Private Life Leave To Remain or Leave Outside The Rules. Children who are resettled to the UK under our resettlement programmes are granted Humanitarian Protection status or Indefinite Leave to Remain depending on the specific resettlement programme. Family reunion visas can be granted to family members of those granted Refugee Status or Humanitarian Protection in the UK, and are granted Leave in line with their relative.</p><p>The Home Office publishes the number of Asylum applications from main applicants, by age in table as_03 of the <em>Immigration Statistics</em> release. The latest figures are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593028/asylum2-q4-2016-tables.ods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593028/asylum2-q4-2016-tables.ods</a></p><p>The table has also been attached to this answer.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-03-22T14:59:19.367Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-22T14:59:19.367Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
attachment
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file name asylum2-q4-2016-tables.xlsx more like this
title Table as_03 - Immigration Stats more like this
tabling member
3691
label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno remove filter