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Written question asked by Kieran Mullan (Conservative) on Friday, 12 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Crowborough Training Camp

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the value for money of using Crowborough Training Camp to accommodate asylum seekers.

Answer

All large sites used for asylum accommodation are part of the Asylum Accommodation Programme which is part of the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) and, as such, are required to publish Accounting Officer Advice summaries on GOV.UK, with the most recent having been published in November 2025.

We have improved our understanding of project costings by referencing actuals from previous sites such as Wethersfield, enabling more accurate budgeting and financial planning.

We are confident that the level of due diligence carried out on sites has improved and that value for money assessments take place at the appropriate stage.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9460
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Asylum Crowborough Training Camp
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk