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Written question asked by Emily Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on reducing the cost of housing refugees using Official Development Assistance.

Answer

Let me state again that the Government is committed to reducing the costs of asylum accommodation, including ending the use of hotels over time. As we make progress on those objectives, it will reduce the amount of UK Official Development Assistance that needs to be used to house asylum refugees in this country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902853
Session
2024-26
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Development aid Housing Refugees
Link
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