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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 January 2024. It was answered by Jacob Young (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Housing: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, it he will take steps to work with relevant authorities to ensure that new housing developments prioritise domestic housing needs over those pertaining to asylum claims.

Answer

Asylum seekers are not eligible for social housing unless granted asylum by the Home Office and made eligible by the Secretary of State through s.160ZA(2) of the Housing Act 1996.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10048
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Construction Housing
Link
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