Robert Jenrick told MPs the process of ‘exiting’ the first tranche of accommodation would begin in the coming days.
Robert Jenrick made a statement in the Commons on reducing the number of hotels housing asylum seekers
But his opposite number Stephen Kinnock said the announcement demonstrated the Government’s “utter lack of ambition” as the number amounts to a “paltry” 12% of total usage. “We will continue to deliver on our strategy to stop the boats and we will be able to exit more hotels. And as we exit these hotels, we are putting in place dedicated resource to facilitate the orderly and effective management of this process and limit the impact on local communities.”
Mr Jenrick said occupancy on the 500-person-capacity vessel had reached approximately 50 individuals on October 23. “Does he really think the public might not see through that ruse?” Mr Kinnock said, asking whether the Government would publish a list naming the 50 hotels.
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