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Written question asked by Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: MOD Bicester

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the accessibility of MoD Bicester to amenities, public transport, healthcare, legal advice and asylum support services.

Answer

No decision has been made in respect of the use of MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation.

The Home Office has engaged regularly with the Secretary of State for Defence regarding the proposed use of the site. Suitability assessments are ongoing and will consider a range of factors including safety, security, operational deliverability, and planning requirements and the impact on local services and communities.

The department will continue to engage regularly with all statutory partners if plans are to be progressed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14655
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Advisory services Housing Health services Legal opinion Public transport MOD Bicester
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk