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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: RAF Scampton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether West Lindsey District Council has raised legal objections with her Department on housing asylum seekers at RAF Scampton.

Answer

Following a review, this Government announced the discontinuation of plans to use former RAF Scampton as asylum accommodation, in September 2024.

The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment not to use former RAF Scampton for asylum accommodation on 25 September 2025.

The Government is now going through the process of disposing of the site on the open market.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87968
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Asylum West Lindsey District Council RAF Scampton
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk