To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much his Department paid in compensation to the families of asylum seekers (a) in total and (b) in respect of unlawful detention in each of the last five years. (317367)

The Home Office prepares its accounts in accordance with UK GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) adapted for the public sector in accordance with guidance issued by HM Treasury.

The information is not collated in the way requested.