Written question WQ100685
- Asked by
- John ClarkReform
- To be answered by
- Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
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- 7 days
Question
Why does the Welsh Government refer to asylum seekers as sanctuary seekers within its Programme for Government 2026-2030?
Answer
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality (Sioned Williams)
The Welsh Government uses the term “sanctuary seeker” to encompass people seeking safety and protection, including those arriving through UK resettlement and humanitarian routes, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.