Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111403

Social Services: Asylum

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with the leader of Kent County Council on the potential impact of delays in asylum decision-making contribute on local authority social care costs.

Answer

Alison McGovern
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 111400 answered on 12 February 2026.