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Written question asked by Zarah Sultana (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Asylum: Portland Port

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department had discussions with the Home Department on the suitability of the Bibby Stockholm as accommodation.

Answer

Developing accommodation sites for asylum seekers is a priority for the Government and officials from the Department of Health and Social Care are working with the Home Office and other Government departments to support delivery of these sites, including the Bibby Stockholm vessel at Portland Port.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194957
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Asylum Boats Portland Port
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk