Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the extent of destitution among asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement.

All asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute can apply for accommodation and other support to meet their essential living needs.

Individuals are notified of the availability of this support at the point they make their asylum claim and it can be applied for by emailing Migrant Help at: ASCorrespondence@migranthelpuk.org or by telephone on: 0808 8010 503.