A top humanitarian expert has questioned whether the ferry docked in Leith to house Ukrainians felling their wart-torn country is suitable.
Dr Jim Jarvie warned the vessel may fail to meet the basic international standards adopted by aid agencies to ensure people fleeing conflict are properly looked after. The cruise ship MS Victoria has has been chartered to accommodate Ukrainian refugees for up to six months in Leith.
The Scottish Express reports how the Scottish Government paused its super sponsor scheme for Ukrainians blaming a shortage of safe and suitable accommodation. A government spokesman assured the health and welfare of all displaced Ukrainians was its "absolute priority".
