Asylum Seekers: Hotel Accommodation

Debate between Angela Eagle and Jack Rankin

Wednesday 20th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Dame Angela Eagle]

Yes, but it is tough and difficult, and to be successful, it requires international co-operation across borders operationally, politically and diplomatically, and we are doing that.

[Jack Rankin (Windsor) (Con)]

Yesterday the Minister finally replied to my letter after my Datchet constituents were given next to no notice about single adult males being housed at the Manor hotel. She said the numbers housed there could reach as high as 85 people, and she gave no indication about how long they would be there, in breach of her manifesto commitment. Will she now give my constituents a concrete timetable for when the misuse of the Manor hotel will end?

[Dame Angela Eagle]

Our manifesto commitment was not to close all asylum hotels within four months of being elected.