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Written question asked by Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 16 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 proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at MoD Bicester on access to and use of nearby community facilities, including those used by Five Acres Primary School and junior and youth football teams at Launton Football Club.

Answer

No decision has been made in respect of the use of MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation. Suitability assessments are ongoing and will consider a range of factors including safety, security, operational deliverability, planning requirements, and the impact on local services and communities.

The Home Office is engaging with local authorities, emergency services, health partners and other stakeholders as proposals develop and will continue to engage with relevant local partners should plans be progressed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18514
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Asylum MOD Bicester
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk