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Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Short-term Holding Facilities: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Ministry of Defence on the use of surplus military infrastructure for temporary detention and processing.

Answer

As part of our commitment to close all asylum hotels, we are looking at a range of more appropriate sites including disused accommodation, industrial and ex-military sites so we can reduce the impact on communities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82111
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Military bases Short-term holding facilities
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk