Written question WQ99284
- Asked by
- Dan ThomasReform
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
Will the Welsh Government commit to ensuring that no public funds, including funds provided through third-party organisations, are used directly or indirectly to support illegal migrants or any person with no legal right to remain in the United Kingdom as part of its Nation of Sanctuary policy?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality (Sioned Williams)
Immigration, including asylum and the status and capacity of persons in the United Kingdom who are not British citizens, is a reserved matter. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), part of the Home Office is responsible for decisions about who has the right to visit or stay in the United Kingdom.
Welsh Government funding under the Nation of Sanctuary approach supports devolved public services to deliver their responsibilities, and third sector organisations (including charities) to support integration. It does not alter or override UK immigration rules, nor the rights conferred with immigration status.
We expect all recipients of Welsh Government funding to comply with relevant terms and conditions, including the proper use of public funds and adherence to all relevant legislative and statutory requirements.