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Written question asked by Peter Dowd (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Sefton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has had recent discussions with Sefton Council on the potential placement of people claiming asylum within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

Answer

The record number of people that have crossed the Channel in small boats in recent years has placed the Home Office’s asylum support infrastructure and accommodation services under immense pressure.

The Home Office are engaged with many councils such as Sefton in respect of finding appropriate accommodation for Asylum accommodation in line with our statutory obligations.

When a site becomes available and meets the requirements of our accommodation standards, we follow our engagement process and notify the local MP as well as local authority officials in advance of using the location.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125389
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Asylum Sefton Sefton Council
Link
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