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 | |
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Home Office DLUHC | |
Seat | Westminster, London |
Appointer | The Monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister |
Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
Website | https://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 | |||
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Victoria Atkins | 18 September 2021 |
8 March 2022 | Conservative | ||
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The Lord Harrington of Watford | 8 March 2022 | Incumbent | Conservative |
References
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