PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Asylum: Housing (14 November 2022)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to help mitigate the risk of the spread of (a) diseases and (b) other health conditions in properties housing asylum seekers.

Asked by:
Navendu Mishra (Labour)

The welfare and safety of all vulnerable asylum seekers in our care is of the utmost importance to the Home Office.

We work closely with the UK Health Security Agency to ensure we adhere to the current guidance on mitigating the risk of spread of diseases and other health conditions. Our accommodation providers are experienced in managing accommodation and implement infection prevention and control measures in line with current Government guidance. Asylum seekers accommodated in hostel-based accommodation receive translated guidance in relation to potential symptoms and hygiene requirements, assistance and guidance are provided by support staff.

Answered by:
Robert Jenrick (Conservative)
17 November 2022