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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 2 November 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Napier Barracks and Penally Camp

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the ex-Ministry of Defence sites currently being used to accommodate migrants in Pembrokeshire and Folkestone are in good condition.

Answer

The Government demands the highest standards from contractors and their accommodation and monitor them closely to ensure this is maintained.

All accommodation provided is required to be safe, habitable, fit for purpose and correctly equipped, and to comply with relevant national or local housing legislation.

These standards apply to all accommodation used by the Home Office including the Ministry of Defence sites in Pembrokeshire and Folkestone


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9318
Session
2019-21
Related items
Asylum: Napier Barracks and Penally Camp
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Asylum Temporary accommodation Napier Barracks Penally Camp Folkestone
Link
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