Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of their consultation titled Family Returns: Reforming Asylum Support and Enforcing Family Returns, launched on 5 March, (1) what plans they have, if any, to consult local authorities, and (2) why the consultation has not been published on Gov.uk.

The consultation, launched on 5 March, has been shared with a range of expert stakeholders across government, the third sector and beyond, including local authorities. A copy was also deposited in the libraries of both Houses and can be found online.

There will be a range of workshops and engagements over the coming weeks to maximise reach and engagement.