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Asylum: Hotels and Military Bases

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 86592

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help reduce tensions within local communities arising from the use of (a) hotels and (b) military barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Home Office works closely with local authorities, police, and health partners to ensure that military sites operate safely, with secure perimeters, on-site services and regular Multi-Agency Forums to address local concerns. This self-contained approach helps reduce pressures on local services and supports community cohesion.

The Home Office works closely with local authorities and statutory partners to ensure that all asylum accommodation sites operate safely with regular engagement to address local concerns, reduce pressure on local services and support community cohesion.

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