Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what mechanism they will use to enforce plans for refugees and people seeking asylum to contribute to the cost of Home Office support and accommodation.

As set out in the King’s Speech, and as part of a wider programme of reform, we will require individuals who have received taxpayer-funded accommodation and other support to contribute to the cost borne by the British taxpayer when they are able to do so.

The detailed mechanisms for enforcing these arrangements are being developed. Details will be shared in due course, including as part of any legislative process.