FOI release

Asylum seekers in dispersed accommodation in Stockport under Section 95 support

Published 25 October 2013

FOI release 28967

Asylum seekers in dispersed accommodation under Section 95 support, as at end of quarter.

Section 95 of Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (IAA 1999) enables the provision of support to asylum-seekers or dependants of asylum-seekers who appear to the Secretary of State to be destitute or be likely to become destitute. These figures do not include those supported under Section 4 of IAA 1999 which applies to failed asylum seekers who are destitute and unable to leave the UK due to circumstances beyond their control.

Quarter Region Local Authority In dispersed accommodation
2012 Q2 North West Stockport 124
2012 Q3 North West Stockport 87
2012 Q4 North West Stockport 68
2013 Q1 North West Stockport 62
2013 Q2 North West Stockport 76