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Asylum: Housing

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 54886

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she can publish what planning rules have been made by the Planning Inspectorate in relation to asylum hotel accommodation in the last 12 months.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Planning Inspectorate has not issued any rules specifically concerning the use of hotels for asylum accommodation.

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