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Written question asked by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Hertsmere

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of asylum accommodation contracts on the private rented housing market in Hertsmere constituency.

Answer

We are working towards a more fair and equitable spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, working in partnership with Local Government through our Place Based engagement structures and asylum accommodation plans.

Under those plans and through that engagement structure, we consider a range of local factors including the housing market. Additionally, accommodation sourced through the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts has set requirements for providers to consult with local authorities before procuring each individual property. This consultation process allows local authorities to raise concerns about potential impacts of accommodation.

The latest published Immigration Statistics detail the number of supported asylum seekers accommodated by local authority area, not constituency. These statistics can be found in the Immigration system statistics data tables - GOV.UK(opens in a new tab).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90264
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Housing Hertsmere
Link
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