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Written question asked by Kate Osamor (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2023. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Migrant Help: Correspondence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2023 to Question 132405 on Migrant Help: Members, for what reason her Department has agreed with Migrant Help that that organisation should not respond directly to correspondence from hon. Members.

Answer

All asylum seekers have access to a 24/7 Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) service provided for the Home Office by Migrant Help where they can raise any concerns regarding accommodation or support services, and they can get information about how to obtain further support.

As the data controller the Home Office are best placed to provide comprehensive responses to the requests of MPs. Should an MP approach Migrant Help directly, rather than the MPs correspondence team, Migrant Help will refer these requests to the appropriate MPs team to investigate and respond.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142787
Session
2022-23
Related items
Migrant Help: Correspondence
Friday, 3 February 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Correspondence Members Migrant Help
Link
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