Written Question·Home Office·UIN 59362
Asylum: Housing
Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what powers local authorities have to object to the housing of asylum seekers in (a) hostel and hotels and (b) private rented sector accommodation in their locality.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Asylum Accommodation Services Contracts set out a number of principles in relation to working with Local Authorities, and other stakeholders including consultation and liaison regarding the location of accommodation and other issues, ranging from secu...
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