HC Deb 28 January 2000 vol 343 c363W
Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many contracts for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers after 1 April have been entered into by his Department; how many units of accommodation each will contract provide; and what are the estimated costs of each unit of accommodation so provided. [106687]

Mrs. Roche

No contracts have yet been signed for the provision of accommodation. Contract negotiations are currently being conducted and should be concluded shortly.