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Asylum Hotel Exits
16 April 2024
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Home Office's efforts to reduce reliance on hotels for housing destitute asylum seekers by expanding alternative accommodation options and improving efficiency in the existing asylum estate.
Action Requested
The government has expanded the use of alternative sites and is implementing Regional Allocation Plans to further disperse asylum seekers, resulting in a reduction in hotel usage. The Prime Minister's commitment to clearing the legacy asylum backlog has also been met, leading to more efficient decision-making on applications.
Key Facts
- 72 fewer hotels were opened in 2023 compared to what would have been required.
- Over 74,000 initial decisions were made on asylum applications in 2023, four times more than in 2022.
- Regional Allocation Plans for dispersed accommodation are being implemented.
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