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S6W-05163 · Written Question · lodged by Lennon, Monica
Lodged on
13 Dec 2021Heard / answered on
23 Dec 2021To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) the UK Government and (b) COSLA regarding the use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers.
The answer
The Scottish Government did not receive advance notice of the Home Office decision to accommodate asylum seekers in hotels in Scotland. I wrote to the Home Secretary on 21 October to raise concerns about the lack of advance engagement on this matter and on the suitability of using hotels to accommodate people seeking asylum. Officials have subsequently had engagement with Home Office officials on this issue.
Scottish Government and COSLA have regular discussions about a range of asylum matters including the use of hotels.
Scottish Government and COSLA have regular discussions about a range of asylum matters including the use of hotels.
Answered by Shona Robison on 23 Dec 2021.