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Asylum: Costs

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 25 April 2025UIN 42878

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will publish representations received from (a) Hillingdon council, (b) Harrow council and (c) other local authorities on the cost of supporting asylum seekers.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Home Office is in regular contact with local authorities throughout the country in relation to the accommodation and other support provided to asylum seekers in each area.

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