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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Thursday 16 November 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Church of England is providing health kits, safe places to sleep, clothes, and messages to families who have become separated.
  • The diocese of Gloucester has acquired six modular homes for temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees.
  • The Minister congratulated the diocese of Gloucester for their pioneering work on housing and urged quick action on similar initiatives.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Graham Con
Asylum & Refugees Religion & Faith
Context

The question arises from the need to understand specific actions taken by religious organisations to aid refugees and asylum seekers.

Question

What steps the Church of England is taking to support asylum seekers and refugees.

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Church of England is providing health kits, safe places to sleep, clothes, and messages to families who have become separated. Chaplaincies in Europe are actively involved in these efforts across the country.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific initiatives or funding details not provided.

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Q2 Richard Graham Con
Asylum & Refugees Housing
Context

The diocese of Gloucester has recently acquired modular homes to provide temporary accommodation, a model that could be replicated elsewhere.

Question

My hon. Friend will know that the diocese of Gloucester has recently acquired six modular homes from a local provider for those in need of temporary accommodation, including asylum seekers and refugees. Will my hon. Friend join me in congratulating the diocese on its good work so far, and encourage it to make progress and put this model into practice as soon as possible?

Answer from Andrew Selous

I am very happy to congratulate those in the diocese of Gloucester and thank them for the pioneering work they are doing on housing. I share his view that the need is urgent, and that we should get on with this and other similar excellent initiatives as quickly as possible.

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Not addressed: No specific commitments or detailed plans provided.

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