Written Question·Home Office·UIN 17607
Asylum: Government Assistance
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Siân Berry
Green Party — Brighton Pavilion
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what comparative assessment she has made of employment outcomes for refugees who were and were not in receipt of asylum support at the time of the decision on their asylum claim.
Answer
Alex NorrisReceipt 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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