Asylum: Housing

(asked on 5th May 2023) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the works at the former RAF base at Scampton to accommodate asylum seekers, when those works will commence; when those works will be completed; and what effect those works will have on existing heritage assets on that site.


Answered by
Robert Jenrick Portrait
Robert Jenrick
This question was answered on 16th May 2023

Physical works on site will begin shortly. The work required will be completed as soon as possible.

The Home Office recognises the importance of the rich heritage at RAF Scampton and is committed to preserving and enhancing the heritage assets at the site. We will not be using any of the heritage assets, including the runway within our accommodation plans.

The Home Office has undertaken significant engagement with Historic England. We will create an Operational Management Plan (OMP) which will set out clear actions and responsibilities to protect the heritage assets at RAF Scampton.

We are aware of a planning application submitted by the RAF. This is a matter solely for West Lindsey district council planning department. Whatever decision is taken we will respect, and if any heritage asset is left in our care we will take the necessary steps to protect it.

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