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Diana Johnson Excerpts
Monday 17th October 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Stephenson Portrait Andrew Stephenson
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I am grateful to the hosts in my hon. Friend’s constituency for the generosity and good will they have shown during the past six months, and I recognise the challenges that can bring. We remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine. For arrivals under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the £10,500 per person we provide to councils helps to provide support to individuals and families, including in the minority of cases where someone is left without accommodation.

Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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With the departure of Lord Harrington, who was a Minister in both the Home Office and this Department, will the Minister explain what discussions he has had with the Home Office about how to deal with the potential homelessness of many Ukrainians under the Homes for Ukraine scheme?

Andrew Stephenson Portrait Andrew Stephenson
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I have met the Home Secretary directly since my appointment and I work very closely with the Minister of State, Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Tom Pursglove), who is responsible for immigration. We are closely aligned on all these issues.