The subject of the decision:

This report provided an overview of the Government’s recently announced global resettlement scheme and sought approval for participation in the scheme and commit to resettling a minimum of 30 persons between 2020/21 and 2023/24.

Alternative options considered:

Cabinet raised issues regarding the proposals and considered deferring consideration of the report for further information.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was not satisfied that it had all of the necessary information before it to make an informed decision.

THE DECISION:

That consideration of this matter be deferred until a future meeting of the Committee.