§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration his Department gave to the capacity to gain rapid planning permission when identifying sites for the proposed asylum accommodation centres. [35640]
§ Angela EagleIn identifying potential sites for accommodation centres, consideration has been given to a wide range of issues including planning considerations.
§ Tony BaldryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which site in the Bicester area has been identified as a potential location for an accommodation centre for asylum seekers. [37078]
§ Angela EagleThe prospective accommodation centre site in Bicester is on the land vacated by Ministry of Defence Logistics.
§ Mr. WoodwardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 5 March 2002,Official Report, column 160W, on facilities at accommodation centres, what assessment has been made of the costs of providing transport for asylum seekers housed in accommodation centres to ensure they receive needed services which are not provided in-house at accommodation centres. [43024]
§ Angela Eagle[holding answer 18 March 2002]: We have said we will provide for transport where necessary. We are considering the costs, which will depend on the location of the sites and the exact range of facilities on-site.