Quakers condemn end of child refugee scheme

Friends join other faith groups in expressing concern at the suspension of a programme to resettle unaccompanied minors

by Harry Albright 17th February 2017

A letter and statement addressed to Amber Rudd, the home secretary, expressing concern at the intention to suspend the programme to resettle unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the United Kingdom, has been signed by recording clerk Paul Parker. He joined leaders of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church in urging the government to reconsider and adopt a policy that gives priority to the wellbeing of children.