Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 17
17
Accepted
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Improve communication and signposting of available integration support in accessible formats.
Recommendation
The Government should also improve the communication and signposting of the support available, for example by making information about the integration programme available in a range of languages and accessible formats.
Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation, stating they published a Welcome Guide in both English and Cantonese and regularly engage with civil society to update information and ensure accessibility for BN(O) status holders.
Paragraph Reference:
120
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
32. The Government is committed to making information accessible to BN(O) status holders and their families. On 8 April 2021, the MHCLG published its Welcome Guide to the UK on GOV.UK for BN(O) status holders and their family members, in both English and Cantonese. The Government regularly engages with civil society organisations representing BN(O) status holders, to both ensure the community is aware of the support package and information materials available, and also to receive feedback. MHCLG issued an updated Welcome Guide on 8 July, including new and expanded sections which arose from such engagement, including buying a house, and contact information for accreditation groups to convert professional qualifications.