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Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her department’s policy paper entitled Restoring order and control: a statement on the Government’s asylum and returns policy, published on 17 November 2025, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed legislation on the duty for public bodies to prioritise vulnerable children, as set out in the Children Act 1989.

Answer

In developing our policies, we will take full account of the specific needs and vulnerabilities of children and ensure these considerations inform policy development and relevant impact assessments. This will include consideration of our duties under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act and how this relates to local authorities duties under the Children Act 1989.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94375
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Asylum Deportation
Link
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