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Written question asked by Dawn Butler (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 June 2021. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 21 June 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrants: Clothing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 22 April 2021 to Question 83092, who in her Department is responsible for distributing clothing to incoming migrants; and what the process is for that matter.

Answer

Home Office department, the Clandestine Channel Threat Command are responsible for the provision of basic clothing to migrants who are disembarked at the Tug Haven (having been intercepted crossing the channel in small boats). Migrants often cross the channel in poor weather conditions and without adequate clothing. In such circumstances they are invariably very wet and cold and at risk of hypothermia if dry clothing is not provided. This provision of dry clothing forms part of our duty of care in these circumstances, wherever possible we use recycled clothing from charitable organisations rather than buying new.

The following items were purchased, 225 pairs of lace up canvas shoes, 26 pairs of flip flops, 440 T-shirts, 333 sweatshirts and 337 jogging bottoms.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16047
Session
2021-22
Related items
Asylum: Clothing
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Clothing Migrants Procurement
Link
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