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Asylum: Ipswich

Commons · Question 110264 · Tabled 2 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 16 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate has been made of the economic impact of housing (a) refugees and (b) asylum seekers in Ipswich.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 16 Feb 2026

The Home Office works closely with local authorities and takes into account the pressures associated with providing asylum accommodation. We continue to engage with local authorities to manage these impacts, including on their wider statutory responsibili...