Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111396
Social Services: Asylum
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of asylum-related social care costs on (a) council tax levels and (b) core service provision.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe government is committed to ensuring that funding is targeted effectively at the places and services that need it most. This includes committing to multi-year allocations for each council through the 2026-27 Local Government Finance Settlement and movi...
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