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Asylum: MOD Bicester

Asked by Calum MillerLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16831

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what factors were taken into account in deciding that the proposed asylum accommodation at Site A at MoD Bicester should accommodate single adult males between the ages of 18 and 65.

Answered by Alex Norris

Decisions on potential accommodation sites are made on a site-by-site basis following appropriate assessment of factors including safety, suitability, operational feasibility and the local context.

The proposed accommodation model for MoD Bicester reflects the operational requirements of the asylum accommodation system and the profile of those currently requiring accommodation. Single adult males make up the majority of people seeking asylum who require accommodation support from the Home Office.

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