Dame Caroline Dinenage, the Member of Parliament for Gosport, recently held a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Countering Illegal Migration, Michael Tomlinson KC MP. The primary agenda of their discussion revolved around the ongoing renovation and reopening of the Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) at Haslar.
This critical initiative has seen significant developments since its inception. The IRC, which had remained closed since 2016, was slated for revival in 2024 as a secure facility to accommodate foreign national offenders. The project’s progress has faced challenges, particularly delays attributed to asbestos removal.
