§ Lord Greavesasked Her Majesty's Government:
What arrangements are made for accommodation and support of asylum seekers living in National Asylum Support Service contracted accommodation, after their applications have been refused, in circumstances where it is not possible to remove them to their countries of origin. [HL3064]
§ Lord Filkin:When an asylum seeker living in National Asylum Support Service contracted accommodation receives a final determination on their application support continues for 21 days following a negative decision in the case of single asylum seekers, support continues for families with children under 18 until they are removed or they leave the United Kingdom voluntarily or until they fail to comply with removal directions.
Where it is not currently possible for a failed asylum seeker to return to their country of origin following a negative decision, an application may be made for support under Section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Support under Section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is provided on a full-board basis and accommodation is generally outside the London area.