Kieran Mullan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Asylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the value for money of using Crowborough Training Camp to accommodate asylum seekers.
Answer: All large sites used for asylum accommodation are part of the Asylum Accommodation Programme which is part of the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) and, as such, are required to publish Accounting Officer Advice summaries on GOV.UK, with the most...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLivestock Industry: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of a long term, dedicated visa route for overseas shearers to ensure timely shearing and protect livestock welfare.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of safe and timely shearing to protect animal welfare. The sheep shearing concession has been operating for 15 years and it is reasonable to expect that over this period a long-term sustainable solution had been fo...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training Camp and HotelsHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the average cost of accommodating an asylum seeker at (a) Crowborough Training Camp and (b) other hotels.
Answer: Military sites are being considered for asylum accommodation, with the aim of reducing the impact on communities and delivering better outcomes for taxpayers.We are confident that the level of due diligence carried out on sites has improved, and that valu...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the next intake of asylum seekers are expected to arrive at the Crowborough Training Camp.
Answer: The Home Office does not give a live commentary on the number of asylum seekers accommodated at accommodation sites. Site occupancy will be increased via a phased and incremental approach to full occupancy.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers have left the site and not returned whilst accommodated at the Crowborough Training Camp.
Answer: Asylum seekers at the site are not detained, however the site is self-contained as essential services are provided on site to reduce the impact on local services through reducing the need for asylum seekers to leave the site.The Home Office does not give ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are accommodated at Crowborough Training Camp.
Answer: The Home Office does not give a live commentary on the number of asylum seekers accommodated at accommodation sites.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether asylum seekers accommodated at Crowborough Training Camp are free to leave the site; and whether restrictions are placed on their movement into Crowborough and surrounding areas.
Answer: In accordance with current legislation, people with a valid pending claim for asylum are permitted to remain in the UK while their claim is being processed, and as they have permission to remain in the UK during that time, they cannot be routinely detaine...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department holds information on the planning contravention notice issued by Wealden District Council on the proposed accommodation of asylum seekers at the Crowborough Training Camp.
Answer: Yes, Wealden District Council issued a Planning Contravention Notice on 21 November, requesting further information on how the site is currently being used. We will ensure that any development is safe, appropriate and compliant with planning regulations.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Wealden District Council has made representations to her Department on the applicability of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017 to the Crowborough Training Camp proposal for A
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Natural England, the Environment Agency and other statutory consultees have been consulted in relation to the proposed development at the Crowborough Training Camp for Asylum Seeker accommodat
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Wealden District Council has been consulted on the potential use of the expedited procedure for the Crowborough Training Camp for Asylum Seeker accommodation.
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Wealden District Council has received notice that the Crown intends to invoke the expedited procedure for nationally important development in relation to the Crowborough Training Camp and Asyl
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information she holds on what (a) biodiversity net gain and (b) environmental impact assessment has been (i) sought and (ii) received by Wealden District Council in the context of the proposed ac
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information she holds on the (a) documents, (b) information, and (c) evidence Wealden District Council has provided to the Planning Inspectorate in relation to local (i) planning and (ii) environ
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Wealden District Council has been consulted under section 293C of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in relation to a section 293B application for the use of Crowborough Training Camp for
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Crown Casework Team has deemed the application on the Crowborough Training Camp and Asylum Seeker accommodation complete.
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on what dates her Department met with Wealden District Council to discuss the Crowborough Training Camp and asylum seeker accommodation.
Answer: Discussions are underway to use the Crowborough site for asylum accommodation. Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered....
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether (a) Wealden District Council and (b) Wealden District Council's (i) leadership and (ii) councillors have made legal challenges to (i) prevent or (ii) delay the use of Crowborough Training Camp
Answer: All sites progressed for asylum accommodation, including Crowborough Training Camp currently under consideration, will comply with safety, security, health and wellbeing standards. This government will close every asylum hotel. Work is well underway, with...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
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