MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants

Debate between Mike Wood and Jo White

Wednesday 14th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jo White]

This is an imperative for the Home Office. The proposal contained in the planning application includes on-site 24/7 security and CCTV. We have already introduced those measures on other large sites such as Wethersfield, which has operated in that way for years. As my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Chris Murray) identified, safeguarding for the local community is an imperative. It is important and drives the management of the site. The hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Dr Mullan) raised concerns about the planning process. It already includes an environmental impact assessment.

[Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire) (Con)]

Will the Minister give way?