đź”— Share this article UK Armed Forces Bases to Host Asylum Seekers in Bid to End Hotel Use Numerous refugee applicants might be accommodated in military barracks as the government seeks to phase out the utilization of hotel accommodations. Discussions are in progress regarding the utilization of two facilities - a facility in the Scottish region and another in the south of England - for shelter for 900 male individuals. The government leader has directed Domestic Affairs and Military Ministry representatives to expedite initiatives to locate proper armed forces locations. The ruling party has pledged to eliminate the use of refugee hotels, which have consumed substantial taxpayer money and become a central issue for anti-asylum seeker rallies. Proposed Defense Sites Individuals may be housed in the Inverness barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in southeastern England by the conclusion of the coming month. Manufacturing locations, temporary accommodation and vacant properties are also being examined for potential use. Government Commitments Government sources stated that all sites would comply with safety regulations. "We are extremely concerned at the extent of individuals without proper documentation and asylum hotels." "Our administration will shut down each temporary accommodation facility. Work are advancing rapidly, with additional appropriate locations being brought forward to reduce burden for communities and cut refugee accommodation expenses." Current Shelter Data Around 32 thousand individuals seeking protection are presently being accommodated in hotels, representing a decrease from a peak of over 56,000 in the previous year. A recent report found that billions of taxpayers' money had been "squandered" on refugee housing. Prior Military Facility Usage Two previous defense facilities - MDP Wethersfield in the eastern county and former military base in southeastern England - are presently being utilized to accommodate asylum seekers after being commissioned under the former government. The administration head remarked on the developments, stating: "We remain committed to terminate every refugee hotel. I can't tell you how disappointed and concerned I am that we inherited a mess as big as the current circumstances by the last government."