Written Question·Home Office·UIN 86685

Deportation and Repatriation: Payments

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the payment of £500 made to Hadush Kebatu, (a) by what legislative authority this payment was made; (b) what level of payment made under this authority requires ministerial approval,

Answer

Alex Norris
The Home Office applies small discretionary payments, where appropriate, to prevent the failure of returns. These payments facilitate returns by making them quicker and cheaper, helping to avoid delays and additional costs. Decisions on their use are oper...

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