asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why they have changed their closure plans for Oakington Detention Centre; how long the new contract will be for; whether the centre will come under new management; and what services it will continue to provide after September.[HL6349]

There is currently a rising demand for places in the immigration removal estate. We are urgently considering whether Oakington should remain open beyond September. However, this will be subject, among other matters, to suitable funding being agreed.