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Asylum: MOD Bicester

Asked by Calum MillerLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 17240

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed use of Site A at MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation on public rights of way and public access routes in the vicinity of the site.

Answered by Alex Norris

No final decision has been made on whether to use Site A MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation.

Due diligence and assurance work for all proposed large sites including Bicester is still ongoing. This work considers a range of factors relevant to the suitability and operation of a site. Any proposal would be subject to the relevant planning and approval processes, through which potential impacts on the local area, including public rights of way and public access routes would be considered before any final decision is taken.

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