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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

National Asylum Support Service: Birmingham Selly Oak

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of facilities available to asylum seekers staying at National Asylum Support Service accommodation in Selly Oak constituency.

Answer

The Home Office sets clear standards for our accommodation providers, who are contractually obliged to provide adequate accommodation and to conduct regular quality assurance checks across the asylum estate.

Robust compliance and governance protocols exist to ensure daily engagement is undertaken with our service providers by Home Office officials to ensure and assure the providers’ operational delivery and overall performance consistently meet the required standards. If any issues are identified providers are required to take immediate action to address and recover accordingly.

In response to the global pandemic, officials also have formal weekly meetings to ensure individuals are housed safely, services are delivered in line with their contractual obligations and with adherence to guidance from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and where appropriate Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) is followed.

Asylum seekers can also raise specific issues or concerns about their accommodation through the 24/7 Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) service operated via Migrant Help.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122588
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Standards National Asylum Support Service Birmingham Selly Oak
Link
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