🔗 Share this article UK Armed Forces Bases to House Refugee Applicants in Bid to Terminate Hotel-Based Accommodation Several hundred individuals seeking protection may be housed in military barracks as the government works to end the reliance of temporary lodging. Discussions are in progress regarding the utilization of two locations - one in Scotland and a second in the south of England - for shelter for 900 men. The Prime Minister has directed Domestic Affairs and Ministry of Defence representatives to expedite initiatives to find appropriate military sites. The ruling party has committed to eliminate the operation of refugee hotels, which have consumed substantial taxpayer money and become a primary concern for anti-asylum seeker rallies. Under Consideration Defense Facilities Individuals could be housed in the Cameron military facility in the Scottish city and Crowborough military training facility in southeastern England by the conclusion of the coming month. Commercial facilities, interim housing and previously unused facilities are also being considered for potential use. Authorities Assurances Government sources confirmed that all sites would comply with safety regulations. "The government remains deeply troubled at the extent of illegal migrants and temporary hotel accommodations." "Our administration will shut down all refugee hotels. Work are advancing rapidly, with more suitable sites being proposed to alleviate strain on communities and decrease migrant housing expenditures." Present Housing Data Approximately thirty-two thousand refugee applicants are currently being accommodated in hotels, representing a reduction from a high point of more than 56,000 in last year. A current assessment found that billions of public funds had been "misused" on migrant shelter. Prior Defense Facility Usage Two previous defense facilities - former RAF base in Essex and Napier Barracks in Kent - are currently being used to shelter asylum seekers after being opened under the previous government. The administration head remarked on the situation, saying: "I am committed to close all asylum hotels. Words cannot describe how frustrated and angry the administration feels that we inherited a situation as substantial as this by the previous administration."