The MS Ambition arrives in Glasgow
- 2 years ago
Second ship, The MS Ambition chartered by Scottish Government to accommodate displaced Ukrainians arrives in Glasgow.
A SECOND ship has been chartered by the Scottish Government to accommodate displaced Ukrainians in Glasgow.
The MS Ambition, which is due to be fully operational by September, will provide 1750 people, who have been approved under the Super Sponsor Scheme, with accommodation.
It will have the same levels of facilities and support that are available on MS Victoria I, which is currently being used in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Government's Super Sponsor Scheme has offered sanctuary to 10,056 displaced people from Ukraine in Scotland, exceeding the original commitment of 3000 people.
The total number of people from Ukraine who have been offered a place in Scotland through the scheme and the UK Government Homes for Ukraine scheme with individual sponsors is more than 13,000 – representing 16.5% of the total UK population share to date.
Minister with Special Responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine Neil Gray said: "The Scottish Government’s Super Sponsor Scheme has now enabled more than 10,000 people to come to Scotland following the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
"Unfortunately, there is currently no end to the war in sight.
"We are firmly focused on supporting displaced people from Ukraine who are seeking sanctuary in Scotland as they flee the war in their homeland.
"Following the arrival of the M/S Victoria I – which has been well received by people on board – the Scottish Government is chartering a second passenger ship – the M/S Ambition – which will be located in Glasgow from early September.
"This will further enhance our ability to provide safe and secure accommodation for those who need it.
"We are getting close to capacity for the temporary accommodation currently available, particularly across the Central Belt.
"While areas like Glasgow and Edinburgh are more familiar to Ukrainians, we are encouraging everyone arriving here to consider other areas across Scotland, especially as we see more visas being issued.
A SECOND ship has been chartered by the Scottish Government to accommodate displaced Ukrainians in Glasgow.
The MS Ambition, which is due to be fully operational by September, will provide 1750 people, who have been approved under the Super Sponsor Scheme, with accommodation.
It will have the same levels of facilities and support that are available on MS Victoria I, which is currently being used in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Government's Super Sponsor Scheme has offered sanctuary to 10,056 displaced people from Ukraine in Scotland, exceeding the original commitment of 3000 people.
The total number of people from Ukraine who have been offered a place in Scotland through the scheme and the UK Government Homes for Ukraine scheme with individual sponsors is more than 13,000 – representing 16.5% of the total UK population share to date.
Minister with Special Responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine Neil Gray said: "The Scottish Government’s Super Sponsor Scheme has now enabled more than 10,000 people to come to Scotland following the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
"Unfortunately, there is currently no end to the war in sight.
"We are firmly focused on supporting displaced people from Ukraine who are seeking sanctuary in Scotland as they flee the war in their homeland.
"Following the arrival of the M/S Victoria I – which has been well received by people on board – the Scottish Government is chartering a second passenger ship – the M/S Ambition – which will be located in Glasgow from early September.
"This will further enhance our ability to provide safe and secure accommodation for those who need it.
"We are getting close to capacity for the temporary accommodation currently available, particularly across the Central Belt.
"While areas like Glasgow and Edinburgh are more familiar to Ukrainians, we are encouraging everyone arriving here to consider other areas across Scotland, especially as we see more visas being issued.