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Written question asked by Lord German (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Rwanda

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following their press release on 1 May stating that detention capacity had been increased to more than 2,200 spaces for those being removed to Rwanda, how many additional detention spaces have been created for this purpose and where they are located.

Answer

The Home Office currently operates seven immigration removal centres (IRCs) throughout the UK

As of 24 April the Home Office has the capacity to detain around 2,200 people in IRCs, including those liable for removal to Rwanda.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4447
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Rwanda Immigration removal centres
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk