War in Ukraine 2022-09-05
2022-09-05
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to provide support to individuals and families displaced by the conflict in Ukraine.
What steps her Department is taking to support those fleeing war in Ukraine?
The UK Government rapidly created the UK visa scheme to support Ukrainians, offering three-year periods with full access to work and public funds. The Ukraine family scheme was operationalised quickly and has been successful in supporting refugees.
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Q2
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The question pertains to the effectiveness and future support of the UK's Ukraine visa scheme.
May I congratulate the Home Secretary on operationalising the Ukraine visa scheme quickly? May I ask for a reaffirmation that this country will continue offering support?
My hon. Friend is right; the Government are working hard to maximise the number of people in sponsorship schemes and visas routes, noting an uptick in applications due to the generosity of the scheme.
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Q3
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The question addresses concerns about affordable housing availability for Ukrainians in the south-west of England.
What work is being done with other Departments to ensure there are no issues regarding affordable housing?
Work has taken place across Departments, particularly the Cabinet Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, reflecting the success of sponsorship schemes due to public generosity in providing housing.
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The question about ensuring specific measures to support host families or transitioning refugees into decent rented accommodation was not directly addressed.
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Q4
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The question is about the six-month placements under the Homes for Ukraine scheme and their extension or transfer into permanent accommodation.
Many six-month placements are coming to an end, risking families being placed in temporary accommodation. Will measures be put in place to support host families?
A whole-of-Government effort is being co-ordinated by the Cabinet Office, working with other Departments and local councils to provide support during the transition period.
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The question about specific measures for transferring families into permanent accommodation was not directly addressed.
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Q5
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Concerns were raised about the need for additional checks before the implementation of the UK family visa scheme.
Can she update us on how those checks have proceeded and how many people identified as fraudulent?
Checks are legitimate due to regional instability and national security concerns. The record is clear in terms of numbers, with people refused on legitimate grounds involving national security without disclosing specific figures.
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The question about releasing the number of individuals identified as fraudulent was not fully addressed.
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