Written questions

Asylum: Accommodation Centres

Lords · Question HL417 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 12 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Lord German

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to continue the use of large-scale asylum accommodation centres, including (1) RAF Scampton, and (2) MDP Wethersfield.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 12 Aug 2024

We are determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly, and fairly; and ensures that the rules are properly enforced. The Home Secretary will decide on the future of current Home Office policies in due course.