Homes for Ukraine Scheme

(asked on 10th May 2022) - View Source

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, in the context of the UNHCR's statement of 13 April 2022, what steps he has taken to ensure appropriate vetting and safeguarding measures are in place for the Homes for Ukraine scheme to help protect women and children from potential exploitation.


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Eddie Hughes Portrait
Eddie Hughes
This question was answered on 16th May 2022

In addition to the checks completed on all adults in a sponsor household prior to issuing a visa, guidance about security and local authority checks designed to safeguard individuals can be found via https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions#sponsors and www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils#role-of-councils.

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