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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Asylum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November 2025 to Question 88734 on Asylum Housing, whether (a) his Department and (b) the Planning Inspectorate has issued guidance on this matter.

Answer

Neither my Department nor the Planning Inspectorate has issued any guidance to local authorities on when and how often they can issue stop notices in relation to housing asylum seekers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106113
Session
2024-26
Related items
Asylum: Housing
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Asylum Housing Stop notices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk