The Bishop of Durham received the following written answers on 6th March 2023:
The Lord Bishop of Durham asked His Majesty’s Government what barriers they have identified to increasing the number of people who could be resettled through the Mandate Resettlement Scheme.
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con): We have not made an assessment of the barriers to increasing the number of people who could be resettled through the Mandate Resettlement Scheme.
Under this Scheme, refugees are assessed and referred by the UNHCR according to their criteria and established processes, which are based on at-risk people’s needs and vulnerabilities.
The Lord Bishop of Durham asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to consult with local authorities on an annual quota for refugee resettlement; and when they anticipate the first of these annual quotas will be brought before Parliament.
Lord Murray of Blidworth:
As the Prime Minister set out in his statement to Parliament on 13 December 2022; We will work with UNHCR to identify those most in need so the UK remains a safe haven for the most vulnerable.
And that we will introduce an annual quota on the numbers, set by Parliament in consultation with local authorities to determine our capacity, and amendable in the face of humanitarian emergencies.
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