§ 18. Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps the Welsh Office is taking to co-ordinate the reception of refugees from Kosovo. [85172]
§ Mr. MichaelMy officials have been liaising closely with colleagues at the Home Office who are in the lead on this issue on arrangements which would need to be put in place should we receive refugees from Kosovo in Wales. They are also providing information to all agencies in Wales who have an interest in this matter. My Department is also considering what resources would be required to co-ordinate these arrangements although the Home Office has advised that there are no immediate plans for refugees to come to Wales.
The role currently undertaken by my Department will be taken over by the National Assembly for Wales with effect from 1 July.