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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Housing

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what the expenditure has been on both initial and dispersal accommodation for asylum seekers paid to (1) Serco, (2) Mears Group, and (3) Clearsprings Ready Homes, in each month since July 2024.

Answer

Costs are subject to change depending on numbers being accommodated within the asylum system, and details are considered to be commercially confidential.

The total expenditure on asylum is published in the Home Office Annual Report and Accounts, available at HO annual reports and accounts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1008
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Asylum Housing Expenditure Serco Mears Group Clearsprings Ready Homes
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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