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Asylum: Cameron Barracks

Asked by John LamontConservativeScotland OfficeTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 112250

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions his Department has had with Highland Council and Police Scotland on the housing of asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill

This Government has committed to ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers. Scotland Office officials have been engaging regularly with Home Office officials, who had direct and regular communication with the Scottish Government, Highland Council and Police Scotland in advance of this announcement.

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