康威郡议会反对在一座海滨城镇的房产中安置寻求庇护者的计划。康威郡议会表示,英国内政部曾就将在兰杜德诺的两栋供多人共同居住的房屋(HMO)内安置12名寻求庇护者一事征询其意见。
Plans to house asylum seekers in properties in a seaside town is being opposed by the council. Conwy County Council said it was consulted by the Home Office to accommodate 12 asylum seekers in two houses of multiple occupation (HMO) in Llandudno.
议员表示,他们已获知有关计划,但由于 proposals 性质敏感,被禁止就此发表评论。
Councillors said they had been informed of the plans but prohibited from speaking on the matter due to the sensitive nature of the proposals.
议会发言人表示,议会“致力于为因冲突、迫害、暴力或人道主义危机而被迫离开家园、寻求庇护的人提供支持”。
A spokeswoman for the council said it was "committed to providing support to people seeking sanctuary who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution, violence or humanitarian crises".
英国内政部发言人表示,该部门“正在全国范围内公平安置寻求庇护者”。
A Home Office spokeswoman said it was "working to fairly house asylum seekers across the country".
议会表示,其职责是评估拟议住宅住宿的适宜性,并提供以证据为基础的建议,重点考虑当地实际情况、对社区的影响以及居民和寻求庇护者的福祉。
The council said its role was to assess the suitability of proposed residential accommodation and provide evidence-based advice focusing on local circumstances, the impact on the community and the well-being of residents and asylum seekers.
议会表示,已与合作方和相关民选官员协商开展评估,以协助英国内政部作出决定。
It said the assessment had been carried out in consultation with partners and relevant elected officials to help inform the Home Office's decision.
康威郡议会发言人continued表示:“为寻求庇护者提供住宿的责任由英国内政部承担。
A spokeswoman for Conwy council continued: "Responsibility for providing accommodation for asylum seekers rests with the Home Office.
“根据本次评估,议会已建议英国内政部,表示不支持该计划。”她补充称,议会“不能评论或披露英国内政部所安排住宿的详细信息”。
"Based on this assessment, the council has advised the Home Office that it does not support this proposal." She added the council "could not comment on or disclose details of accommodation procured by the Home Office".
英国内政部表示,将在“本届议会任期结束前关闭所有寻求庇护者酒店”。
The Home Office said it would "close every asylum hotel by the end of this Parliament".
一位发言人补充说:“我们正在将寻求庇护者转移至其他住所,以减少对当地社区的影响。
A spokeswoman added: "We are moving asylum seekers into alternative accommodation to reduce impact on local communities.
“作为这项工作的一部分,我们将与地方当局和警察机构合作,尽量减少对周边地区的影响。”
"As part of this work, we will engage with local authorities and police forces to minimise the impact on surrounding areas."