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Asylum: Housing

Asked by Euan StainbankLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 12 September 2025UIN 74918

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) local authorities and (b) police forces to manage tensions around asylum seeker housing.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Home Office works closely with police, security teams, local authorities and other partners to ensure all accommodation sites are managed safely and securely. These key stakeholders regularly attend Multi-Agency Forums to provide updates and address any concerns raised within local communities.

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