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Written question asked by Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: MOD Bicester

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what factors were taken into account in deciding that the proposed asylum accommodation at Site A at MoD Bicester should accommodate single adult males between the ages of 18 and 65.

Answer

Decisions on potential accommodation sites are made on a site-by-site basis following appropriate assessment of factors including safety, suitability, operational feasibility and the local context.

The proposed accommodation model for MoD Bicester reflects the operational requirements of the asylum accommodation system and the profile of those currently requiring accommodation. Single adult males make up the majority of people seeking asylum who require accommodation support from the Home Office.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16831
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Asylum MOD Bicester
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk