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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


UK Visas and Immigration: Asylum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason people who have been refused asylum are able to access accommodation and other financial support from UK Visas and Immigration.

Answer

In order to fulfil our statutory obligations to meet minimum standards for failed asylum seekers, individuals are eligible to receive support under section 4(2) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 provided they meet conditions set out in the Immigration and Asylum (Provisions of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2005.

The regulations require the individuals to show they are destitute and they are taking reasonable steps to leave the UK or face a practical or legal obstacle which prevents their departure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76623
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Asylum Housing Finance UK Visas and Immigration
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk