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Written question asked by Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 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 assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed use of Site A at MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation on public rights of way and public access routes in the vicinity of the site.

Answer

No final decision has been made on whether to use Site A MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation.

Due diligence and assurance work for all proposed large sites including Bicester is still ongoing. This work considers a range of factors relevant to the suitability and operation of a site. Any proposal would be subject to the relevant planning and approval processes, through which potential impacts on the local area, including public rights of way and public access routes would be considered before any final decision is taken.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17240
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Asylum Rights of way MOD Bicester
Link
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