Ukraine refugee scheme needs more support, says Mark DrakefordA UK scheme for people to host Ukrainian refugees in their homes may not offer the support that is needed, Wales' first minister has warned.
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The Homes for Ukraine scheme will offer households taking part £350 a month, tax-free, the UK government has said.
But Mark Drakeford said he was anxious that the project "relies entirely on individuals to find one another".
A "different level of public service support" was needed to give the scheme the best chance of success, he added.
People wishing to offer a rent-free space in their home or a separate residence, for at least six months, can register their interest online.
They will be able to individually sponsor a Ukrainian national's visa from Friday, with initial applications relying on the applicant knowing a named individual from Ukraine they want to help.
Ukrainian refugees with no family or other links to the UK can and will be hosted as part of the scheme, senior UK minster Michael Gove has said.
He said the sponsorship scheme was initially only between people who are already known to each other so it gets "up and running as soon as possible".
But, during Tuesday's First Minister's Questions, Mark Drakeford warned: "My anxiety for the UK scheme is that it relies entirely on individuals to find one another
