However, the Scottish Government remains clear that whilst asylum seekers are in Scotland they are to be welcomed and supported, and to that end has regular discussions with UKBA and its delivery partners about the myriad issues relating to asylum seekers living here. In December 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop MSP wrote to Home Office Minister Damian Green MP stating that asylum seekers in Scotland should not be adversely affected by the change in contractor and there will be minimum disruption to their lives.