Bishop of Chelmsford asks about conditions for asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge

The Bishop of Chelmsford received the following written answer on 23rd January 2024:

The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford asked His Majesty’s Government what risk assessments are carried out when facilitating room-sharing on the Bibby Stockholm, and at what intervals this is repeated after the outset of an asylum seeker’s relocation to the vessel.

Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con): The welfare of asylum seekers is our utmost priority. The Home Office ensures that accommodation provided is adequate and regularly reevaluates to ensure it meets the regulatory standards.

Hansard