Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce a long-term solution for Ukrainians who are not able to return to Ukraine.

On 1 September, the Home Secretary announced in parliament that the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme (UPE) would be extended for an additional 24 months to enable those eligible to obtain a further period of permission following their initial permission under UPE. More detail will follow in due course.

The extension aligns with the UK Government’s ongoing support for Ukraine and its people, while also respecting the Ukrainian Government’s strong desire for the future return of its citizens. It is for this reason that our offer of sanctuary through the Ukraine schemes remains temporary in nature and does not lead to settlement in the UK.

We continue to keep the Ukraine Schemes and the evolving situation in Ukraine under active review, whilst also working closely with Ukraine and international partners, including European countries offering protection under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive.