WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS? Council DEFENDS decision to offer £1,000 grants for Afghan refugees’ driving lessons!
Residents raised concerns as council documents showed £14,421 had been spent on tuition through the scheme.
Cherwell District Council emphasised that the refugees had contributed to society through their service with the UK Armed Forces.
The council spokesman explained the funding aims to help refugees integrate quickly after arrival in the UK.
“The intention is to invest in support for refugees soon after their arrival in the UK, so they can integrate and live more independently,” he said.
“This enables a saving to the taxpayer over the long-term by reducing the demand from refugees for support from other public services.”