Written Question·Home Office·UIN 109344

Asylum: Contracts

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the role of Ministers is in approving or reviewing the award of high-value asylum contracts.

Answer

Alex Norris

Prior to receiving internal, Home Office Commercial approvals, to award these contracts, supplier performance was reviewed and due diligence was carried out. Necessary external approvals from Cabinet Office Spend Controls were also obtained. The guidance ...

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