Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to ensure (a) the placement of large posters in all ports of entry with essential information on safeguarding in Ukrainian and Russian, including (i) phone numbers of the police, (ii) any other relevant national helplines, (iii) what to do if someone is worried about the sponsor or their placement breaks down, (iv) other key safeguarding information, (b) that the same information is available in leaflet format for Ukrainian refugees entering the UK to pick up and take away with them, (c) that her Department has an official on every train coming in from Europe who walks the carriages to ensure this information is given to all Ukrainians coming to the UK via Eurostar and (d) air staff hand out this information to every Ukrainian arriving by air; and if she will make a statement.

Thousands of Ukrainians have travelled to the UK as the Government continues its support for Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion.

The generous Ukraine Family and Homes for Ukraine Scheme provides an immediate pathway for people from Ukraine with family already in the UK to come here and those in the UK to extend their leave and remain here.

The Government is working closely with Border Force, transport operators and local partners to ensure appropriate information and support is made available to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK.

For example, Border Force have produced and distribute a support leaflet which is available at ports in Ukrainian and Russian languages. Eurostar has electronic signage in multiple languages at stations and additional staff deployed to provide support and contact details. In addition, as a primary port of entry, Camden Council has established a welcome point in St Pancras station to provide an initial welcome and any immediate support as required.

The online Ukraine Welcome Pack is available in Russian and Ukrainian and contains information on safeguarding, how to access UK public services and the UK emergency services.

For those arriving in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, Devolved Administrations are also working to ensure appropriate information is available upon arrival.