Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to ensure that her Department holds discussions with Sefton Council on (a) accommodation and (b) support for children's services for asylum seekers ahead of any decisions being made.

We are committed to engaging with local authorities and local partners to understand and mitigate identified risks and the concerns of the wider community. The Home Office would work closely with the Subject Matter Experts to understand how best to support any proposed accommodation or services for asylum seekers prior to any decision being made to use stand up accommodation.