Asylum
2026-05-19 · Home Office · 3357 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people with refugee status ceased receiving Home Office asylum support in each of the last 12 months.
Answer
The Home Office has a legal obligation to meet the essential living needs of destitute asylum seekers. Support is usually provided in the form of accommodation and a weekly allowance, which is reviewed each year to ensure it covers essential living needs....