Written Question·Home Office·UIN 42876

Asylum: Finance

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 25 April 2025

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities in (a) London and (b) England on the adequacy of funding to support asylum seekers.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Home Office is in regular contact with local authorities throughout the country in relation to the accommodation and other support provided to asylum seekers in each area.