Scottish Government has announced further £15m to help Ukraine's refugees
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A further £15 million of funding will be made available by the Scottish Government to support Scotland’s response to the invasion of Ukraine.
The funds will be used to bolster the support available to Ukrainian nationals arriving in Scotland, with just over £11 million to be allocated to local authorities and £2.25 million set aside for temporary accommodation.
An additional £1.4 million is being allocated to the Scottish Refugee Council for the expansion of its Refugee Integration Service.
The Scottish Government has said detailed preparations to welcome those arriving in Scotland after fleeing Ukraine are under way and further information will be made available in due course.
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “The duty of government is to ensure that the practical assistance we provide, matches the warmth and goodwill of people across the country.
“We have an obligation to play our full part in the global humanitarian effort, and offer sanctuary, security, and a home to thousands of people who desperately need it.
“Obviously, as a matter of priority, we are working to secure immediate temporary accommodation that is safe and comfortable for people, while longer term arrangements are put in place.
“In addition to harnessing voluntary support, we are assessing other longer-term housing options. This will include, where available, local authority and housing association properties, but also private sector or holiday accommodation.
“We have very recent experience of successfully integrating refugees into our communities, schools, and workplaces. And I am confident that we will provide not just refuge, but a warm welcome, and a helping hand, to people whose lives have been ripped apart.”
