Asylum Seeker Accommodation 2023-11-27
2023-11-27
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the progress of moving asylum seekers from hotels to less costly accommodation, following a significant reduction in arrivals and improved management.
What progress has been made on moving asylum seekers from hotels into less costly accommodation?
The Home Office is making good progress on closing the first 50 hotels by the end of January. Further hotel closures will be announced shortly.
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Q2
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The MP is seeking a more definite date for the start and completion of moving asylum seekers from Newton Park Hotel.
Can you give a more definite date for the start and completion of moving asylum seekers at the Newton Park Hotel in South Derbyshire?
The first 50 hotels are closing seamlessly by January end. The next set of hotel closures will be announced very soon.
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Specific dates for the Newton Park Hotel were not provided.
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Q3
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The MP questions whether allowing asylum seekers to work would reduce the financial burden on taxpayers.
Surely if asylum seekers had the right to work, they could pay for their accommodation without taxpayer support?
The hon. Gentleman is mistaken; enabling asylum seekers to work would increase pull factors and worsen economic migration issues.
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The MP is concerned about the pressure on school places due to the placement of families in an Atlantic Hotel.
Given the hotel's impact on school places, will you review policy to ensure that when people with children are placed in hotels there are available school places?
The Home Office is committed not to place further young people or families without readily available school places. The hotel in Chelmsford will close soon.
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The MP is concerned about delays in medical treatment due to relocation of asylum seekers.
When asylum seekers needing urgent medical care are moved, how will you ensure they do not slip back on the waiting list?
Support is provided for those with serious medical conditions when moving accommodation. The priority is closing hotels, but support will be maintained as needed.
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Specific details on ensuring timely medical care during relocations were not fully addressed.
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