Scotland's Children's Commissioner has waded into a row with the Home Office over the housing of pregnant asylum seekers in 'dehumanising' conditions in Glasgow.
SCOTLAND'S Children's Commissioner has waded into a row with the Home Office over the housing of pregnant asylum seekers in"dehumanising" conditions in Glasgow.
Mr Hobbs stressed the urgency of the situation, adding:"The Mears Group must act immediately to move these families out of this precarious, vulnerable situation and into suitable accommodation., education and development that can last throughout childhood and into adulthood.
They said the issue is growing rapidly and they have concerns about the long term impact on those they support.Ms Brown said:"You cannot live comfortably and safety in institutionalised accommodation, which is what this is. While living in fully catered accommodation, people seeking asylum are given £1 a day to live on with new mothers entitled to an additional £8.24 a week - doubling their budget to just over £2 a day to provide for their babies.
Issues have also been raised about the quality of food during pregnancy and the lack of space in hotel rooms. "The mother’s condition has deteriorated considerably, especially her mental health, and the baby cries continuously.
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