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Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville called for "urgent clarification" on what impacts housing asylum seekers in Inverness will have on health, policing and other local services. Somerville said she had sought a number of reassurances from the UK government after meeting with UK Asylum Minister Alex Norris. She said: "The Home Office must provide urgent clarity to stop the spread of disinformation amongst communities in Inverness. "Scotland welcomes refugees and people seeking asylum but it is vital that the Home Office provides clear communication and reassurances on the impact on local services." A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are furious at the level of illegal migrants and asylum hotels. "This government will close every asylum hotel. Work is well underway to move illegal migrants into military bases to ease pressure on communities across the country." The spokesperson added: "We are working closely with local authorities, property partners and across-government so that we can accelerate delivery."
