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Asylum: Housing

Asked by Olivia BlakeLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 77675

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's Statement of 1 September 2025 on Borders and Asylum, Official Report, col 26, what steps she plans to take to tighten the test for asylum accommodation.

Answered by Alex Norris

We are reviewing our processes, policies and legislation to ensure that only those who need support receive it. We will set out reforms to the asylum system later this year in the Asylum Policy statement.

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