Question reference: S4W-07211
- Asked by: Siobhan McMahon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 15 May 2012
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Current status: Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 23 May 2012
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether, under the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003, destitute asylum seekers who have been granted support under section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 can apply for accommodation.
Answer
Scottish local authorities are obliged by statute to provide asylum seekers with accommodation under the homelessness legislation where eligibility for such assistance has been granted by the United Kingdom Borders Agency.