Graham Evans – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Home Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Graham Evans on 2014-06-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Answer of 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 441W, on human trafficking: Albania, how many female victims of trafficking have returned from England using the International Organisation for Migration voluntary return package and taken up the facilities made available by the government in Albania; and if she will make a statement.

Karen Bradley

In November 2013, the UK Government and the Albanian Government, working with
the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), established a voluntary
return package for female victims of trafficking who wished to return to
Albania. This comprehensive package includes the provision of secure
accommodation in Albania (with guards and social services on site), child care
assistance where required, and training or support to establish a business or
enter the labour market. This provides the high level of support and assistance
required for victims who wish to return to Albania to rebuild their lives.
Although no victims have yet availed themselves of the package, a number of
potential cases have been identified and the Home Office is actively working
with the Albanian Government, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and IOM to
improve the promotion of the scheme amongst those who may qualify and identify
and address any perceived barriers to return.