Written Question·Home Office·UIN 17606

Asylum: Government Assistance

Tabled: 9 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Siân Berry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of people granted refugee status were in receipt of asylum support at the time of the decision on their asylum claim in the last 12 months.

Answer

Alex Norris

Receipt of asylum support is a right and a responsibility. It is also right and fair to ask those who can contribute to do so.In 2024/2025 financial year, a total of £4 billion was spent on asylum support in the UK.The Home Office does not publish data on...

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