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Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Sponsorship

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to open new community sponsorship safe routes for refugees and whether they will consult on these beforehand.

Answer

In the Restoring Order and Control policy statement, the Government committed to transforming its approach to safe and legal routes. This included the creation of a named sponsorship scheme to enable community groups to sponsor refugees and displaced persons.

The Government is working with a range of stakeholders to design and develop the new pathways. Stakeholder engagement will continue throughout the design process.

Further details, including timeframes for the launch of the route, will be provided in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15279
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Community relations Refugees Sponsorship
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk