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<p>We have continued to make clear to our providers that the use of hotels is only
acceptable as a short-term contingency arrangement and we are supporting all measures
being pursued by providers to increase procurement to provide sufficient accommodation
as a matter of urgency.</p><p>With the support of local authorities we, and our housing
providers, are engaging with areas that to date have not participated in asylum dispersal
with a view to negotiating voluntary agreements to do so. We are also working through
a range of other options for accommodating asylum seekers safely and securely.</p>
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