Written questions

Asylum: Housing

Commons · Question 11929 · Tabled 30 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 8 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what obligations local authorities have to house (a) asylum seekers and (b) refugees not covered by Government funded accommodation.

Answer

Answered by Rushanara Ali, 8 Nov 2024

I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 10286 on 29 October 2024.Individuals granted refugee status are eligible for assistance from their local authority in finding accommodation, if homeless, as well as temporary accommodation if they...