To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will provide funding for (a) legal aid and (b) safe accommodation for women with undecided immigration status who are victims of domestic violence or abuse while their immigration status is being assessed. (190052)

Victims of domestic violence with undecided immigration status are eligible to apply for legal aid. All cases are judged on individual circumstances and are measured against the criteria set out in the Legal Services Commission Funding Code.

Victims of domestic violence with undecided immigration status can also access services funded by the Supporting People grant, which provides support to vulnerable people in refuges, hostels and supported accommodation, or in their own home.

In addition, the Home Office announced on 6 March a new scheme where victims of domestic violence who have made successful applications for indefinite leave to remain, may qualify for a contribution towards their housing and living costs.

We recognise the need to find a permanent solution to this issue and are working across Government to achieve this.