🔗 Share this article British Military Sites to Accommodate Refugee Applicants in Effort to Terminate Hotel Accommodation Hundreds refugee applicants might be housed in defense installations as the government aims to terminate the reliance of hotels. Discussions are ongoing regarding the conversion of two sites - one in Scotland and another in the English south - for shelter for 900 men. The Prime Minister has directed Home Office and Ministry of Defence representatives to accelerate initiatives to identify proper armed forces locations. The administration has pledged to end the utilization of asylum hotels, which have required billions in funds and emerged as a central issue for anti-migrant protests. Under Consideration Military Sites Asylum seekers might be accommodated in the Cameron Barracks in Highland region and East Sussex training site in the southern county by the final days of the upcoming month. Industrial sites, short-term shelter and previously unused facilities are also being examined for potential use. Government Assurances Government sources confirmed that each location would adhere to safety regulations. "Our administration is extremely concerned at the extent of illegal migrants and temporary hotel accommodations." "This government will close each temporary accommodation facility. Preparations are progressing effectively, with additional appropriate locations being brought forward to reduce burden for communities and cut refugee accommodation expenses." Current Accommodation Figures Approximately 32,000 refugee applicants are presently being sheltered in hotels, representing a decrease from a high point of more than fifty-six thousand in the previous year. A recent report found that multiple billions of government revenue had been "misused" on migrant shelter. Previous Defense Facility Operation Two ex-armed forces locations - MDP Wethersfield in the eastern county and the Napier facility in southeastern England - are currently being used to accommodate individuals seeking protection after being commissioned under the previous administration. The government leader remarked on the developments, stating: "The government is committed to shut down all asylum hotels. It's difficult to express how disappointed and concerned we are that we've been left with a challenge as substantial as these developments by the previous administration."