HC Deb 27 November 1992 vol 214 cc854-5W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what financial resources are being made to provide support, maintenance and accommodation to the 150 Bosnian refugees and their dependants to arrive in the United Kingdom; from which departmental budgets resources are being provided; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The Home Office is providing funding for the reception and initial accommodation in this country for the 150 Bosnian refugees. They and any dependants who join them will then be found accommodation in the community where they will be entitled to the range of statutory benefits and services available to the rest of the population. The Home Office will also provide funds for some continued support.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects the 150 Bosnian refugees and their dependants to arrive in the United Kingdom; what arrangements he has made for them to be received into the United Kingdom; what organisation is responsible for their support, maintenance and accommodation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Charles Wardle

I am awaiting arrival details from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

I have asked the Refugee Council and the British Red Cross to make arrangements for their reception and initial accommodation. More permanent accommodation in the community and further support will be arranged by the Refugee Council.