ð Share this article British Armed Forces Sites to Accommodate Refugee Applicants in Effort to Cease Hotel Accommodation Hundreds refugee applicants could be housed in military barracks as the government aims to phase out the use of hotels. Discussions are ongoing regarding the utilization of two locations - a facility in the Scottish region and the other in the south of England - for housing for 900 men. The PM has ordered Domestic Affairs and Defense Department authorities to accelerate work to locate suitable military sites. The government has vowed to terminate the operation of asylum hotels, which have cost substantial taxpayer money and turned into a central issue for anti-asylum seeker rallies. Proposed Military Locations Individuals could be placed in the Inverness barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex by the final days of the upcoming month. Industrial sites, temporary accommodation and previously unused facilities are also being reviewed for future accommodation. Administration Statements Authoritative figures confirmed that all sites would meet safety regulations. "Our administration is furious at the extent of illegal migrants and asylum hotels." "The current leadership will terminate each temporary accommodation facility. Efforts are progressing effectively, with better facilities being proposed to ease pressure on communities and cut migrant housing expenditures." Current Housing Figures Approximately 32 thousand refugee applicants are currently being sheltered in temporary lodging, representing a decrease from a maximum of exceeding fifty-six thousand in 2023. A current assessment found that substantial amounts of government revenue had been "squandered" on migrant shelter. Prior Defense Facility Utilization Two previous defense facilities - MDP Wethersfield in southeastern England and former military base in southeastern England - are presently being operated to house asylum seekers after being established under the previous administration. The Prime Minister commented on the situation, stating: "The government is committed to terminate all asylum hotels. I can't tell you how disappointed and concerned the administration feels that we've been left with a situation as significant as the current circumstances by the former leadership."