§ Shona McIsaacTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if(a) education, (b) health care and (c) legal services will be provided on site at asylum seeker accommodation centres; and who will be responsible for the costs of providing such services. [34582]
§ Angela EagleHealth care and education facilities will be provided on site in the trial accommodation centres and will be funded by the Home Office.
Legal advice will be available to asylum seekers housed in accommodation centres and may be provided on site, depending on the particular circumstances at each centre. Arrangements at each centre will be decided and funded by the Legal Services Commission.
§ Shona McIsaacTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what plans he has to consult local authorities on the proposed siting of asylum seeker accommodation centres; [34579]
(2) what plans he has to involve residents in the vicinity of proposed asylum seeker accommodation centres in consultation about such plans. [34580]
§ Angela EagleHome Office officials are in the process of meeting with planning officials from the local authorities where the potential sites are sited.
They will, in the near future and in agreement with each planning authority, embark on a consultation exercise with all relevant parties including local authorities, providers of local services and members of the local community.