Question reference: S6W-09133
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 16 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Neil Gray on 29 June 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has contacted or drawn upon existing frameworks and organisations, such as Room for Refugees, as learning examples for Ukrainian refugees coming to Scotland through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Answer
Scotland has a wealth of experience and learning from previous refugee schemes and we have held discussions with experienced stakeholders including Room for Refugees. The New Scots strategy is providing the foundation for our response to Ukraine. It sets the clear principle that integration should begin and be supported from day one of arrival and has a tried and tested approach to integrating refugees into our communities, schools, and workplaces.
We are working closely and collaboratively with partners to ensure we rapidly respond to opportunities and resolve challenges and issues as they emerge, and ensuring that stakeholders and the direct experiences of those arriving in Scotland feeds directly into continuing to improve our programme.