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<p>Our recent release of transparency data, published on 19 September 2023, following
the end of hotels being used as bridging accommodation can be accessed at Afghan bridging
hotel exit operational data - <a title="http://gov.uk/" href="http://GOV.UK" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>
(<a title="http://www.gov.uk/" href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)</p><p>The
latest statistics (published on 24th August 2023) from the immigration system statistics
quarterly release - <a title="http://gov.uk/" href="http://GOV.UK" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>
(<a title="http://www.gov.uk/" href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)
provides a quarterly breakdown of the number of individuals resettled under both the
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
(ARAP) in temporary accommodation up until the end of June 2023. For detailed data,
see table Asy D02.</p><p>From the end of April 2023, resettled Afghan families staying
in hotels and serviced apartments began to receive Notices to Quit their bridging
accommodation. Residents received at least three months' notice to make arrangements
to leave their hotel or serviced accommodation and were given clear guidance on the
support they could access to help them find their own accommodation.</p><p>Despite
all efforts, some families have been unable to find their own accommodation or unwilling
to take up offers of housing and have needed to present as homeless. The statutory
homelessness system provides a safety net, and no family will be left without a roof
over their head.</p><p>We are unable to provide a running commentary on bridging accommodation
occupation. When the notices to quit were announced by the Minister for Veterans'
Affairs on 28 March, there were over 8,000 Afghans living in bridging accommodation.</p><p>
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