Asylum: Housing
2026-07-08 · Home Office · 17608 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's news story entitled Asylum seekers will pay towards costs of accommodation, published on 30 June 2026, for what reason the flat charge is set at £10,000.
Answer
Receipt of asylum support is a right and a responsibility. It is also right and fair to ask those who can contribute to do so.In 2024/2025 financial year, a total of £4 billion was spent on asylum support in the UK.The Home Office does not publish data on...