PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Asylum: Hotels (2 September 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum hotels were in operation on (a) 1 January, (b) 4 July and (c) 31 August 2024.
Asked by:
Wendy Morton (Conservative)
Asked by:
Wendy Morton (Conservative)
Answer
The government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly, and fairly including reducing the use of hotels over time. Additionally, the government will be reviewing current Home Office arrangements to ensure efficiency and deliver value for money.
Data on the number of supported asylum seekers in accommodation, including hotels, can be found within the Asy_D11 tab for our most recent statistics release: Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
The Home Office remains committed to engaging with local authorities and key stakeholders as part of the process to accommodate asylum seekers.
Answered by:
Dame Angela Eagle (Labour)
10 September 2024
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