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Asylum: Contracts

Commons · Question 108417 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 17 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, who signs off asylum related contracts in her Department.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 17 Feb 2026

Internal Home Office Commercial approvals are required before awarding contracts. In addition, Cabinet Office Spend Controls approvals are also required.The guidance for Cabinet Office Spend Controls applies to commercial activities with a value of £20 mi...