Written question asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 1997.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Statement on what plans they have to allow local authorities to use their own housing stock for asylum seekers where the authority is under a statutory duty to provide accommodation. - Inc fact that temporary arrangements made under Section 9 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

584 c109-10WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Council housing Housing Greater London Functions Housing Corporation Landlords Local government Refugees Social rented housing Statutory instruments

Legislation

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996