Written questions

Asylum: Greater London

Commons · Question 57417 · Tabled 4 Jun 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 12 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduction in hotel accommodation for asylum seekers around Heathrow Airport on neighbouring local authorities.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 12 Jun 2025

The Home Office continues to work with a range of stakeholders and consider a range of options to fulfil its legal obligations and deliver upon the commitment to reduce the overall cost of asylum accommodation, and to end the use of hotels over time.Curre...