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

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of (a) the number of Ukrainian refugees who will need continued support under the Homes for Ukraine scheme beyond the first six months and (b) the number of UK households supporting refugees under the scheme; and what plans he has to extend the scheme beyond six months.

We are working closely with local councils and community partners to ensure that all those who have fled Putin's war via the Homes for Ukraine scheme have a safe place to live.

ONS survey results show most hosts say they want to provide support for longer than six months. The results of latest ONS survey of Homes for Ukraine can be accessed here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/internationalmigration/bulletins/experiencesofhomesforukraineschemesponsorsuk/7to14july2022.

As guests start to come to the end of their initial six months sponsorship arrangements, we have set out the options and support available to sponsors and guests so they can have informed discussions about their choices.

The updated guidance for the Homes for Ukraine guests, hosts and councils setting out all the support options available to them post six months of sponsorship can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/welcome-a-guide-for-ukrainians-arriving-in-the-uk/your-living-arrangements-4-to-6-months-after-moving-to-the-uk.