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Govt weighs using barracks, offices in migrant housing plan

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Govt weighs using barracks, offices in migrant housing plan

Govt weighs using barracks, offices in migrant housing plan

Care Minister Stephen Kinnock said the government is preparing contingency options, including using disused military sites, warehouses and offices.

It comes as the government appeals a court ruling preventing asylum seekers from being housed in a hotel in Epping, with concerns other councils could follow.

Report by Etemadil.

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