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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2013 on behalf of the Home Office.


Housing (Illegal Immigrants)

Question

What steps she is taking to reduce illegal immigrants' access to housing.

Answer

The Immigration Bill will require private landlords to make some simple, straightforward checks so that illegal migrants do not have access to private housing. Existing legislation already makes it clear that illegal migrants do not have access to social housing.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
900703 
569 cc641-2 
Session
2013-14
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Housing Undocumented migrants
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk