The Wales refugee super sponsor scheme has been suspended for the month of June.

During June, the Welsh government has announced a “pause” in new applications for its super sponsor scheme for Ukrainian refugees.

According to ministers, more than 2,000 visas have been issued under the scheme.

The pause is being implemented to “refine” arrangements for people arriving and to ensure public services “continue to deliver a high standard of support,” according to the social justice minister.

The announcement was dubbed a “failure” by the Conservatives.

According to recent UK government figures, 2,453 people have been granted visas and 480 have arrived as a result of the scheme.

The super sponsor scheme, which was launched in March, is distinct from the rest of the Homes for Ukraine programme, in which individuals sponsor people.

The “temporary operational pause” will go into effect.

Individuals are welcomed to the UK through centres, one of which has been provided by the Urdd youth organization, under the Welsh government’s scheme, which was initially aimed at supporting around 1,000 refugees.

The Welsh government then assumes responsibility for housing the refugees.

The Scottish Government has a similar super sponsorship programme that has not been suspended.

“We have seen visas granted far in excess of our initial commitment to welcome people,” said Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt.

This temporary pause will allow us to fine-tune the arrangements we’ve put in place to assist people upon arrival and ensure that all public services, particularly local governments, can continue to provide a high level of support.”

She continued, saying: “We can all do it.