PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Asylum: Bournemouth (30 July 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people are a) waiting for a decision on their asylum applications in Bournemouth and b) currently residing in hotels in Bournemouth.
Asked by:
Jessica Toale (Labour)
Asked by:
Jessica Toale (Labour)
Answer
The government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly. This includes identifying a range of options to reduce the use of hotels over time and ensuring efficiency and value for money across all accommodation arrangements.
Data on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, including hotels, can be found within the Asy_D11 tab for our most recent stats release: Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Information on the location of individuals awaiting a decision on their asylum application is not published.
Answered by:
Dame Angela Eagle (Labour)
5 September 2024
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