§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the consultation procedures for the inter-departmental review of asylum; which organisations have been invited to comment; and which organisations or individuals have made submissions. [17418]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienWhen the Comprehensive Review of asylum was announced, those interested were invited to comment direct to the Study Team. The following individuals and organisations have made submissions:
- London Borough of Merton
- Westminster City Council
- The Progressive League
- The Central London Interfaith Refugee Network
- Praxis
- Michael Symth Esq.
- The Churches Commission for Racial Justice
- The Housing Associations Charitable Trust
- Hackney Community Law center
- UNLEASH (Church Action on Homelessness in London)
- The Disability Alliance
- Newham Council Anti-Poverty and Welfare Rights Unit
- The London Advice Services Alliance
- The Hackney Refugee Training Consortium
- Turkish Speaking People's Culture center
- The Independent Immigration Support Agency
- The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Housing and Social Services Department.
In addition, the Team has held discussions with:
- Refugee Legal center
- Refugee Council
- Association of London Government
- Refugee Action
- Immigration Appeals Authority
- Hammersmith Social Services Department
- Housing Corporation
- Australian High Commission
- Local Government Association
- Amnesty International
- Justice
- Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
- Immigration Law Practitioners' Association centerpoint
- Commission for Racial Equality
- Camden Social Services
- Refugee Arrivals Project
- The Churches Interfaith Refugee Network
- The International Organisation on Migration.