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Home Office contingent liability regarding accommodation provision under the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011

12 November 2024

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Home Office is introducing a new uncapped contingent liability to cover accommodation costs for individuals subject to Terrorism Prevention Investigation Measures (TPIM) orders.

Action Requested

HM Treasury has approved the contingent liability, and a full departmental minute has been laid before the House of Commons detailing this measure. No specific future action is requested beyond this notification.

Key Facts

  • The liability concerns Home Office-approved accommodation for TPIM subjects.
  • It addresses potential risks to national security if accommodation cannot be secured.
  • The Government lacked sufficient information to share with housing suppliers, affecting insurance validity.
  • HM Treasury has approved the contingent liability.
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