Written question WQ84732
- Asked by
- Mark IsherwoodConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Social Justice
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
Does the Welsh Government have any plans to establish a family-sponsorship scheme for Ukrainian refugees?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Social Justice
We are urgently preparing to support refugees arriving in Wales from Ukraine and working closely with Welsh councils and the third sector.
I refer you to the Written Statement the First Minister published on 15 March and the Written Statement I published on 16 March about Wales’ support for and participation in the Homes for Ukraine scheme announced by the UK Government. This follows a statement issued on 1 March.
We are committed to being a Nation of Sanctuary. We will do all we can to ensure Ukrainian people and their families are able to reach safety and receive a warm welcome in Wales.