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Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports that a Russian intelligence agent has entered the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; and if her Department will review the security vetting process for people coming to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Answer

These reports are misleading and inaccurate.

Since February 2022, Russian nationals applying for any UK visa route have been subject to robust additional security checks. The UK Government is proud of the support we have given to Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, with over 200,000 Ukrainian nationals and their families either arriving, or extending their existing leave, in the UK to secure sanctuary on our Ukraine Schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
190999
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Intelligence services Vetting Russia Homes for Ukraine scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk