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Asylum: Television Licences

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 14 July 2025UIN 65275

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has provided (a) funding and (b) guidance to (i) private contractors and (b) local authorities for the provision of free TV licences to people seeking asylum.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave to Question 65010.

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