Up to 500 migrants will be kept on board a ‘mega-barge’ in Dorset, the Home Office has confirmed. It will have ‘basic’ accommodation, healthcare and catering facilities and 24-hour security
The vessel, which has been leased by the government, will accommodate around 500 migrants in Portland Port, Dorset. The government says it will be cheaper than keeping them in hotels and is 'exploring' the option of more boats.The barge, called Bibby Stockholm, will be berthed in Portland Port and will accommodate about 500 men whilst their asylum claims are processed.
Berthing the barge will cost around £4,500 per day, plus the £15,000-a-day cost of chartering it from UK-based vessel owner and operator Bibby Marine. The Bibby Stockholm will be operational for at least 18 months and will stay berthed in the port during that time. Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said: “The Home Secretary and I have been clear that the use of expensive hotels to house those making unnecessary and dangerous journeys must stop. We will not elevate the interests of illegal migrants over the British people we are elected to serve.
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