Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the subsistence rates are for victims of modern slavery supported by the National Referral Mechanism living in (a) accommodation in a safe house with food provided and (b) a safe house where they purchase their own food; and how many of such people (i) have applied for asylum and (ii) are receiving outreach support.

The subsistence rates paid to adult potential victims of modern slavery who live in safe houses where food is provided is £35 per week, and is £65 per week for those who live in self-catered accommodation. Adults who have dependents in safe houses receive £20.50 per week for the first child, and £13.55 for each additional child.

If an adult is an asylum seeker, under the Asylum Support Regulations, if they are accessing section 95 support, their income is restricted to £37.75 per week regardless of where they live. Most asylum seeking potential victims of modern slavery do not live in safe houses, but live in asylum support accommodation, and therefore receive outreach support.

Alongside financial support, potential victims of modern slavery in the National Referral Mechanism receive dedicated and expert support, which is tailored to their unique needs as victims of modern slavery. This includes access to legal aid, counselling, NHS medical and dental services.