Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 27 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Asylum: Age Assurance
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have awarded a contract for facial age estimation technology for assessing the age of asylum seekers; and if so, which company that contract has been awarded to.
- Answer
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Information sought is withheld for reason of commercial sensitivities.
The procurement is now concluded, and we are preparing to inform bidders. A published contract award notice will follow thereafter.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL16146
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Contracts Asylum Age assurance
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- 2026-04-20 17:16:47 +0100
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