Minister of State for Refugees

The Minister of State for Refugees was a ministerial office jointly in the Home Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities created in the 2021 cabinet reshuffle. Originally it was created as Minister for Afghan Resettlement.

Minister of State for Refugees
Incumbent
Vacant
since 4 September 2022
Home Office
DLUHC
SeatWestminster, London
AppointerThe Monarch
on the advice of the Prime Minister
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Websitehttps://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-minister-for-refugees

Responsibilities

The current minister has following responsibilities:

  • Ukraine Family Scheme
  • Homes for Ukraine
  • Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
  • Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy
  • Hong Kong BN(O)

List of ministers

Minister Term of office Party Ref
Victoria Atkins 18 September
2021
8 March 2022 Conservative
The Lord Harrington of Watford 8 March 2022 4 September 2022 Conservative

References


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