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Social Services: Asylum

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 111403

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with the leader of Kent County Council on the potential impact of delays in asylum decision-making contribute on local authority social care costs.

Answered by Alison McGovern

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 111400 answered on 12 February 2026.

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