6. Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Ukraine Humanitarian Response

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:50 pm on 14 February 2023.

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Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru 4:50, 14 February 2023

As we approach the anniversary—the grim milestone, as you called it—of the illegal and barbaric invasion of Ukraine, I want to echo your thanks to people all over Wales who have provided sanctuary to people from Ukraine. When we in Wales say, 'Refugees are welcome', when we declare ourselves a nation of sanctuary, when our Government declares itself a supersponsor to aid those forced to flee their homes, it counts. And the language used by those in Government counts. And I'm so glad that we in Wales use different language to that of the Westminster Government—in all senses different.