Minister for Afghan Resettlement

The Minister of State for Refugees is 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
The Lord Harrington of Watford

since 8 March 2022
Home Office
DLUHC
SeatWestminster, London
AppointerThe Monarch
on the advice of the Prime Minister
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Websitehttps://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-minister-for-refugees

Responsibilities

The current minister has following responsibilities:

  • Afghan citizens resettlement scheme
  • Humanitarian visa route for Ukrainians
  • Ukrainian sponsorship route

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 Incumbent Conservative

References


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