Renfrewshire MP calls calls on Home Office to "slow rate" of asylum seekers arriving in Erskine

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A Renfrewshire MP has called on the Home Office to “slow the rate” of asylum seekers arriving at an Erskine hotel. Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP Gavin Newlands issued an update from the Home Office regarding the current cohort and capacity of asylum seekers in the Muthu Hotel in Erskine.

Mr Newlands says the Home Office have informed him they intend to increase the number of couples residing in the hotel with the aim of bringing it up to capacity at 174 residents.In February, it was confirmed at Renfrewshire Council’s leadership board that the hotel – which was initially to be used for single men – will host a mixed population of families, couples and single people.Following the update, Mr Newlands had a meeting with the Home Office “to discuss the proposed ramp-up of arrivals”.During the meeting, the MP urged the Home Office to take into consideration the “impact the significant increase” in arrivals will have on the community and services.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial Mr Newlands posted on Facebook: “While I truly believe, that those who are fleeing persecution or violence deserve