MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 02nd September, 2022) Scottish refugee minister Neil Gray mentioned on Thursday that the second cruise ship chartered to accommodate refugees fleeing Ukraine has arrived in Glasgow and is able to welcome new residents.
“The Scottish Government is providing accommodation that is safe and sustainable while people are waiting to be matched to suitable longer-term accommodation. The arrival of the MS Ambition in Glasgow is a key part of that provision, which means we are providing sanctuary to more displaced people per head of population than any other part of the UK,” The Scotsman newspaper quoted Gray as saying.
The minister added that the Scottish authorities is finalizing plans for a way the ship shall be used in order that the safety of individuals on board be ensured.
“Now that the MS Ambition has arrived, this work will begin at pace and people will move on board once the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council are satisfied that the necessary preparations, including health and safety checks, have been satisfied,” Gray added.
According to the newspaper, the cruise ship that has over 700 cabins for passengers has been chartered for six months by the Scottish authorities and shall be positioned at King George V docks on the River Clyde. The authorities has additionally organized shuttle bus providers that shall be offering spherical-the-clock transportation to and from the ship. New residents may have entry to all providers on board the ship, together with eating places, baby play services, retailers, cleansing, and communal areas.
Media reported in late July that Ukrainian refugees have begun deciding on the cruise ship Victoria within the Scottish metropolis of Edinburgh.
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