Question reference: S6W-09059
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 10 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 30 June 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it has had with community-level organisations since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and the launch of its Super Sponsor scheme and the Homes for Ukraine scheme regarding the integration of, and support for, refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland.
Answer
It has been heart-warming to see the groundswell of support from our communities, pubic services, third sector and partners for people fleeing Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We have worked closely and collaboratively with partners to stand up our Warm Scots Welcome response, ensuring that all those arriving from Ukraine are accommodated and supported as soon as they arrive in Scotland.
In collaboration with the Scottish Refugee Council, we have delivered three public webinar sessions for hosts. Scottish Government officials regularly engage with community groups working to support people fleeing the war in Ukraine, and those who have volunteered to host displaced people in their homes.