Once dubbed an oppressive environment, but the so-called 'floatel' Bibby Stockholm could be used to house asylum seekers - but how could it work? Amanda Akass looks at reports the government could use a giant barge to house more than 500 asylum seekers.
The South Dorset MP, who has previously backed rigorous measures to cut the UK's level of immigration, said the barge was"dumped on our door" without consultation by the Home Office and urgedHe told Sky News"lawyers are looking at it" and added the local police have also voiced their concerns about the plans.
"When they're dropped off, and how many are? Where are they dropped off, what do they do, where do they go, do they come back? It could accommodate 506 migrants in 222 bedrooms over three stories, at a reported cost of £20,000 a day. The Times previously reported that the vessel would cost £15,000 a day to charter, while the cost of berthing it in Portland would be more than £4,500 a day. Additional costs would be required for services, including security and catering.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the barge would save taxpayers' money, with the government currently spending around £6m a day housing asylum seekers in hotels.
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