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Asylum: Hotels

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 9413

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hotels have started housing asylum seekers awaiting a decision on whether they will be granted refugee status since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly. This includes clearing the backlog to reduce demand on our accommodation estate and ending the use of hotels over time.

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