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Written question asked by Lord Newby (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2022. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 4 July 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Military Bases

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what criteria they will use to assess whether an asylum seeker will be appropriate to accommodate in (1) the proposed reception centre at RAF Linton, and (2) any other large-scale reception centre.

Answer

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of those being considered for accommodation at the proposed site in Linton-on-Ouse or other reception centre, an assessment would take place by the Home Office prior to allocation using suitability criteria. The factors that are currently considered when assessing the suitability of individual asylum seekers for particular accommodation is set out in the policy guidance ‘Allocation of Accommodation’. This policy guidance will be reviewed as part of any preparations to open the proposed asylum accommodation site in Linton-on-Ouse.

The welfare of all asylum seekers in our care is of the utmost importance. Were Linton-On-Ouse to be used to accommodate asylum seekers, we would employ a robust screening process which would involve an evidence-based assessment of suitability for entry to Linton-on-Ouse. Individual suitability would continue to be assessed at regular intervals.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1091
Session
2022-23
Related items
Asylum: RAF Linton-on-Ouse
Monday, 1 August 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Military bases
Link
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