Asylum: RAF Scampton
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether West Lindsey District Council has raised legal objections with her Department on housing asylum seekers at RAF Scampton.
Answered by Alex Norris
Following a review, this Government announced the discontinuation of plans to use former RAF Scampton as asylum accommodation, in September 2024.
The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment not to use former RAF Scampton for asylum accommodation on 25 September 2025.
The Government is now going through the process of disposing of the site on the open market.
Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →