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Written question asked by Patrick Spencer (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 2 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 16 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Ipswich

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate has been made of the economic impact of housing (a) refugees and (b) asylum seekers in Ipswich.

Answer

The Home Office works closely with local authorities and takes into account the pressures associated with providing asylum accommodation. We continue to engage with local authorities to manage these impacts, including on their wider statutory responsibilities and local plans.

To support this work, the Home Office administers a range of grants to help local authorities meet the costs of accommodating asylum seekers.

Costs associated with asylum accommodation and support are reported at a national level in the Home Office Annual Report and Accounts, available at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ho-annual-reports-and-accounts.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110264
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Asylum Housing Economic situation Ipswich
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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