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Written question asked by John Lamont (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Asylum: Cameron Barracks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions his Department has had with Highland Council and Police Scotland on the housing of asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks.

Answer

This Government has committed to ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers. Scotland Office officials have been engaging regularly with Home Office officials, who had direct and regular communication with the Scottish Government, Highland Council and Police Scotland in advance of this announcement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112250
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Asylum Highland Council Cameron Barracks Police Scotland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk