Asylum: MOD Bicester
(asked on 8th July 2026) - View Source
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any assessment undertaken in relation to the proposed use of Site A at MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation has identified the presence of asbestos or other contaminants.
This question was answered on 13th July 2026
No final decision has been made on whether to use Site A MoD Bicester for asylum accommodation. Due diligence and assurance work for all proposed large sites including Bicester is still ongoing.
The Home Office will manage any asbestos on site adhering to the ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012’ and the associated Approved Code Of Practice (L143 ACOPS).