🔗 Share this article British Armed Forces Sites to Host Refugee Applicants in Initiative to End Hotel-Based Accommodation Several hundred individuals seeking protection could be housed in armed forces facilities as the authorities seeks to end the utilization of hotel accommodations. Negotiations are in progress regarding the conversion of two sites - one in the Scottish region and another in the southern England - for housing for 900 men. The PM has instructed Home Office and Military Ministry representatives to accelerate work to find proper armed forces locations. The government has pledged to end the operation of temporary hotel accommodations, which have cost substantial taxpayer money and become a central issue for anti-migrant protests. Proposed Military Sites Migrants might be placed in the Inverness barracks in Highland region and Crowborough military training facility in southeastern England by the end of next month. Commercial facilities, temporary accommodation and previously unused facilities are also being considered for potential use. Government Assurances Government sources stated that all sites would adhere to health and safety standards. "The government remains furious at the level of illegal migrants and temporary hotel accommodations." "This government will terminate each temporary accommodation facility. Work are well underway, with more suitable sites being proposed to reduce burden for resident populations and cut migrant housing expenditures." Existing Shelter Data Nearly 32,000 individuals seeking protection are currently being accommodated in temporary lodging, representing a drop from a peak of over 56 thousand in last year. A current assessment found that substantial amounts of taxpayers' money had been "misused" on refugee housing. Earlier Military Facility Utilization Two previous defense facilities - former RAF base in southeastern England and Napier Barracks in the southern county - are currently being utilized to accommodate individuals seeking protection after being commissioned under the previous administration. The administration head remarked on the developments, saying: "The government is determined to terminate every refugee hotel. Words cannot describe how disappointed and concerned I am that we've been left with a mess as big as this by the former leadership."