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Written question asked by Richard Drax (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Portland Port

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the asylum accommodation on a vessel in Portland Port, what plans she has for the provision of law enforcement for detaining vessel occupants suspected of (a) acting criminally and (b) committing antisocial behaviour.

Answer

Security forms an integral part of the proposed site. A specialist security provider will be working on site 24/7 and we are working closely with Dorset Police to ensure appropriate security arrangements are in place. Any matters relating to suspected criminal activity are reported to the police as a matter of routine.

The safety and security of the local communities, those asylum seekers on the sites and the staff are of the utmost importance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184094
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Crime Asylum Anti-social behaviour Housing Portland Port
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk