On 23 November there was an urgent question to the Home Office about consultation with local authorities in the selection of hotels for contingency asylum accommodation. Stephen spoke about the situation in Newham.
The Home Office commissions Clearsprings to provide hotel accommodation for asylum seekers in Newham. When a safeguarding concern is reported, the Council is not informed by Clearsprings, even though they have a statutory responsibility. Instead, the Home Office is alerted.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Stephen asked the Minister “will he ensure that particular aspect of communication is resolved?”
Watch Stephen’s full question, and the Minister’s response, below.