Written Question·Home Office·UIN 52188

Asylum: Age

Tabled: 14 May 2025

Answered: 22 May 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which scientific methods will be used to strengthen the age verification process of asylum applicants.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Government is committed to strengthening the age assessment process and continues to review all options for improving the accuracy and efficiency of the age assessment system.