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Article

10 Jan 2014

Author:
Rajeev Syal, Guardian (UK)

G4S and Serco failing to house asylum seekers properly, says watchdog (UK)

G4S and Serco are failing to provide adequate housing for vulnerable asylum seekers or acquire habitable properties for them to live in, according to the government's spending watchdog...The Refugee Council...said: "Asylum seekers are often people who have fled horrifying experiences in their own countries and have lost everything. They do not get a choice where they live and are totally reliant on the...contractors to ensure that their properties are safe for them and their families to live in. Failure to provide adequate accommodation is always unacceptable..."G4S...said: "We are pleased the report recognises that services are improving...We agree with all recommendations made and many of these have already been implemented..."Serco...said: "We accept that there remains scope for further improvement and we are committed to working with the Home Office and our partners in local government, the NHS and the voluntary sector to achieve that." [refers to Clearel]