Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and James Brokenshire

Monday 13th October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

T6. Recently, 130 people who are in the asylum system were placed in temporary hotel accommodation in Folkestone, with little or no notice to the local authority. Will the Minister tell me what the Home Office is doing to review the situation to make sure that this type of temporary accommodation is not used in future?

[The Minister for Security and Immigration (James Brokenshire)]

We have certainly made it clear to our contractual providers that the use of hotels is only ever acceptable as a short-term measure. The Home Office does not decide which hotels providers use, but we are clear that asylum seeker accommodation must comply with strict contractual standards relating to safety and habitability. We are working with our providers to increase the range of provision available. The hotel in my hon. Friend’s constituency to which he referred was vacated last week.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and James Brokenshire

Monday 28th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[James Brokenshire]

I know that the hon. Lady has run the campaign, and I understand her interest in ensuring access to the area around the reservoir. We will discuss with the Scottish Government the application that I understand they have received from Scottish Water in relation to this issue. The continuing need for the security fences will be looked at in the light of CPNI advice and any other alternative measures that may be forthcoming.

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

8. What recent representations she has received on the amount of time spent on administrative tasks by police officers each year.