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<p>The Government considers the resettlement of targeted groups of refugees, particularly
the most vulnerable, to be a vital part of the international response to the current
migration crisis. However, we do not support the setting of binding quotas or targets
by any organisation, either at European or international level. In our view national
resettlement schemes, run and co-ordinated with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
and other partners, is the best way for each country to make its own contribution.</p><p>We
have committed to resettling 20,000 vulnerable Syrians over the lifetime of this Parliament
and we saw the first 1,000 arrive before Christmas 2015. This is in addition to the
other resettlement schemes that we operate, including Gateway, under which 750 refugees
from all over the world are resettled each year.</p><p>Resettlement is only one strand
of the Government’s efforts. It complements our significant humanitarian aid programme,
including £2.3 billion to the Syria region, and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict
in Syria. The Government is clear that this approach is the best way to ensure that
the UK’s help has the greatest impact for the majority of refugees who remain in the
region and their host countries surrounding Syria.</p>
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