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Written question asked by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 22 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Short-term Holding Facilities: Renfrewshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of Renfrewshire Council's refusal to grant planning permission for a short-term immigration detention centre near Glasgow Airport.

Answer

Following Renfrewshire Council’s refusal of planning permission for a short term holding facility near Glasgow airport the Government is considering its position in relation to the right of appeal. The intended closure of Dungavel immigration removal centre is dependent upon a successful planning application for a new short term holding facility.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54172
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Planning permission Renfrewshire Glasgow Airport Short-term holding facilities
Link
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