Are we not facing a Global Refugee Crisis of similar proportions to that which took place after the second world war?

The petition states: The petition of residents of Kingston upon Hull, Declares that there is a Global Refugee Crisis; notes that the UK is not offering proportional asylum in comparison with European counterparts; further declares that the petitioners believe that the UK should not allow refugees who have risked their lives to escape horrendous conflict and violence to be left living in dire, unsafe and inhumane conditions in Europe; and that Britain must do its fair share to help.

It recently launched the UberGiving campaign to help to raise money for the Global Refugee Crisis, in partnership with Save the Children.

It is often said that, with almost 20 million refugees worldwide, the world is currently facing the Worst Global Refugee Crisis since the second world war.

The Government are committed to making a full contribution to the Global Refugee Crisis, particularly by helping children at risk.

I have spoken at some length to demonstrate that the Government are committed to making a full contribution to the Global Refugee Crisis - in particular, helping children at risk.

The Government remain committed to making a full contribution to the Global Refugee Crisis.

As noble Lords are aware, the following day, on20 September, President Obama will host a leaders' refugee summit aimed at making new and significant commitments to strengthen the international response to the Global Refugee Crisis.