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The National Transfer Scheme becomes mandatory for all local authorities with children’s services.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Children’s services across the UK have been informed of our intention to temporarily mandate the scheme.
Changes to the National Transfer Scheme will ensure responsibility for unaccompanied children seeking asylum will be more fairly distributed.
The Home Office has announced a funding boost of over £30 million for local authorities looking after unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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