David Simmonds

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 March 2026

Debate

Asylum Seekers: Accommodation

Contribution

The figures published by the Home Office show around a 7% rise in the asylum and dispersal accommodation numbers. My Hillingdon constituents would know, because we have the highest number of asylum seekers per capita of any local authority area in the country, and it is putting huge pressure on the supply of temporary accommodation. My local Conservative council argues that it should put the housing needs of long-standing local residents ahead of the needs of those who have newly arrived as asylum seekers. Does the Minister agree?

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