GETTY Places have been found for some 20,000 migrants to be housed in the UK over the next four years

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Places have been found for some 20,000 migrants to be housed in the UK over the next four years, Home Secretary Amber Rudd declared. The move will deliver a promise by former Prime Minister David Cameron to resettle that amount by 2020. So far around 2,800 Syrians have been welcomed into the country under the Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme. Ms Rudd said: "Securing the 20,000 pledges within 12 months is testament to the immense goodwill and generosity of the British people and the effort and determination of local authorities across the UK.

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"We are on track and delivering our commitment to help the most vulnerable Syrians displaced by the conflict.” And in addition, £10million has been pledged to help the migrants with their English by giving them language tuition, in order to help them integrate.

GETTY £10million has been pledged to help the migrants with their English

The Home Office confirmed the extra funding for language skills means all adults arriving under the scheme will receive an extra 12 hours of tuition a week for up to six months. A further £8,500 will be paid per migrant towards housing, healthcare and other assorted costs for the first year they are here.

The government should go beyond the commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrians Stephen Hale

This is gradually reduced down to £1,000 in their fifth year. A spokesman for the Local Government Association, which represents more than 300 councils in England and Wales, said the emphasis would be on ensuring the migrants are as settled as possible.

GETTY Ms Rudd said We are on track and delivering our commitment to help the most vulnerable Syrians

He said: "Councils will be helping to support some of the most vulnerable families fleeing Syria who will need ongoing support from health and social care services to cope with injuries, disabilities and to recover from the severe trauma they have experienced.” But despite the UK’s generosity, chief executive of charity Refugee Action called on the Government to do more.

Stephen Hale said: "The government should go beyond the commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrians made one year ago." "Whether we bring one or 100,000 we've got to do the best for those people.

GETTY A further £8,500 will be paid per migrant towards housing and healthcare

"We've got to integrate them to help them rebuild their lives. In our long experience of supporting refugees from many different countries the critical issue is their ability to speak English. "If you can learn English you can speak to your neighbour, you can speak to your GP, you can get into the job market.