This Council notes the recent decision of the Conservative Government to end the Dubs Scheme which sought to bring 3000 unaccompanied child refugees displaced in Europe to the UK. Council recognises that last year alone, more than 30,000 unaccompanied children landed in mainland Europe in the midst of a huge humanitarian crisis. These children are in considerable danger, with no familial support whatsoever, and at risk of people trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse. 

Trafford Council places on record its continuing willingness to support refugees, and makes clear its explicit commitment to supporting unaccompanied refugee children in Europe. Council notes the specialist expertise of a number of Trafford foster families in managing the specific needs of refugee children and thanks them for the work that they do. 

Council therefore agrees to:

-              Write to the Home Secretary and the Immigration Minister making clear Trafford's readiness to accept unaccompanied children displaced in Europe under the terms of the Dubs Scheme.

-              State in this letter Trafford's disappointment at the abolition of the programme, and call for the reinstatement of the Dubs Scheme at the earliest opportunity.

It was moved and seconded that:

        “This Council notes the recent decision of the Conservative Government to end the Dubs Scheme which sought to bring 3000 unaccompanied child refugees displaced in Europe to the UK. Council recognises that last year alone, more than 30,000 unaccompanied children landed in mainland Europe in the midst of a huge humanitarian crisis. These children are in considerable danger, with no familial support whatsoever, and at risk of people trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse.

        Trafford Council places on record its continuing willingness to support refugees, and makes clear its explicit commitment to supporting unaccompanied refugee children in Europe. Council notes the specialist expertise of a number of Trafford foster families in managing the specific needs of refugee children and thanks them for the work that they do.

        Council therefore agrees to:

-       Write to the Home Secretary and the Immigration Minister making clear Trafford's readiness to accept unaccompanied children displaced in Europe under the terms of the Dubs Scheme.

-       State in this letter Trafford's disappointment at the abolition of the programme, and call for the reinstatement of the Dubs Scheme at the earliest opportunity.”

It was moved and seconded as an amendment that:

“This Council notes the recent decision of the Government to transfer 350 children under the Dubs Scheme which sought to bring unaccompanied child refugees displaced in Europe to the UK. Council recognises that last year alone, more than 30,000 unaccompanied children landed in mainland Europe in the midst of a huge humanitarian crisis. These children are in considerable danger, with no familiar support whatsoever, and at risk of people trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Trafford Council reiterates its continuing willingness to support refugees, and makes clear its explicit commitment to supporting unaccompanied refugee children. Council notes the specialist expertise of a number of Trafford foster families in managing the specific needs of refugee children and thanks them for the work that they do.

Council therefore agrees to:

-       Write to the Home Secretary and the Immigration Minister making clear Trafford's readiness to continue to accept vulnerable unaccompanied refugee children.

-              State in this letter Trafford's support for the Government’s resettlement schemes which allow children to be resettled with their family members before they become unaccompanied, and before attempting perilous journeys to Europe.”

Following a debate on the matter, the amendment was put to the vote and declared carried. The substantive Motion was then put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED: That this Council notes the recent decision of the Government to transfer 350 children under the Dubs Scheme which sought to bring unaccompanied child refugees displaced in Europe to the UK. Council recognises that last year alone, more than 30,000 unaccompanied children landed in mainland Europe in the midst of a huge humanitarian crisis. These children are in considerable danger, with no familiar support whatsoever, and at risk of people trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Trafford Council reiterates its continuing willingness to support refugees, and makes clear its explicit commitment to supporting unaccompanied refugee children. Council notes the specialist expertise of a number of Trafford foster families in managing the specific needs of refugee children and thanks them for the work that they do.

Council therefore agrees to:

-       Write to the Home Secretary and the Immigration Minister making clear Trafford's readiness to continue to accept vulnerable unaccompanied refugee children.

-              State in this letter Trafford's support for the Government’s resettlement schemes which allow children to be resettled with their family members before they become unaccompanied, and before attempting perilous journeys to Europe.