Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the use of immigration detention for vulnerable women.

Under Home Office detention policy, people will only be detained for a reasonable period.

The dignity and welfare of detained individuals is of the utmost importance and we have policies and procedures in place to safeguard vulnerable people.

Where detention is necessary, we take into account any vulnerability concerns, and ensure that appropriate support is provided.