asked Her Majesty's Government:How the private sector housing used for asylum seekers and identified by Lord Greaves in his oral question on 8 June compares with the best value standards set by the Government. [HL2775]

In negotiating contracts with the private sector to provide accommodation for asylum seekers, the National Asylum Support Service worked closely with the Home Office Procurement Unit. The processes followed in negotiating contracts with prospective accommodation providers were consistent with those followed by the Home Office on other major procurement projects.