Mediterranean Migration

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — International Development – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 8 July 2015.

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Photo of Gavin Shuker Gavin Shuker Shadow Minister (International Development) 11:30, 8 July 2015

The Syrian crisis has created nearly 4 million refugees, yet fewer than 200 have settled back in the UK through the Syrian vulnerable persons relocation scheme. Given that, and the need for safe passage for those seeking asylum in this country, will the Minister say what discussions she has had with her counterparts at the Home Office to discuss expanding the numbers and the safety of those seeking asylum in the UK?