The Home Office says they will be offered accommodation on the barge on a 'no-choice basis'
People in the UK currently seeking asylum are being told they are to return to the Bibby Stockholm barge after it was evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the water supply. The Home Office said all necessary tests have been completed on the floating vessel, which has been out of use since August.
“The letters confirm the next steps for asylum seekers and reiterate that all asylum accommodation continues to be offered on a no-choice basis. Delivering alternative accommodation sites, such as the vessel, is more affordable for taxpayers and more manageable for communities, due to healthcare and catering facilities on site, 24/7 security and the purpose-built safe accommodation they provide.”
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