Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 26 May to Question 185775 on Asylum: Portland Port, what criteria are used to determine the appropriate space standard for the Bibby Stockholm barge; and what steps she is taking to (a) ensure fire safety and (b) allow safe evacuation of the vessel when operating at full capacity; and if she will make a statement.

We ensure that accommodation provided is adequate and meets regulatory standards where required.