Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps have been taken to review contracts with private landlords providing accommodation and services for asylum seekers following the report on the Landmark company in Liverpool.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps have been taken to review contracts with private landlords providing accommodation and services for asylum seekers following the report on the Landmark company in Liverpool. [115572] Beverley Hughes: Current contracts with accommodation providers are subject to contract compliance monitoring. The National Asylum Support Service (NASS) also regularly reviews its contractors' performance against key performance indicators. Officials hold regular meetings with all contracted accommodation providers. In addition senior officials within NASS meet the senior management of contracting companies at least once a year although steps are in hand to hold these bi-annually. As it develops its strategy for procuring accommodation when current contracts expire, NASS will take account of its experience with the present contracts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 115572; 406 c136W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Asylum Housing Landlords Private sector Standards Rented housing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk