101 Reception zones
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (1999 c 33) | Legislation

101  Reception zones

(1)     The Secretary of State may by order designate as reception zones—

(a)     areas in England and Wales consisting of the areas of one or more local authorities;

(b)     areas in Scotland consisting of the areas of one or more local authorities;

(c)     Northern Ireland.

(2)     Subsection (3) applies if the Secretary of State considers that—

(a)     a local authority whose area is within a reception zone has suitable housing accommodation within that zone; or

(b)     the Executive has suitable housing accommodation.

(3)     The Secretary of State may direct the local authority or the Executive to make available such of the accommodation as may be specified in the direction for a period so specified—

(a)     to him for the purpose of providing support under section 95 [or 95A]; or

(b)     to a person with whom the Secretary of State has made arrangements under section 95 [or 95A].

(4)     A period specified in a direction under subsection (3)—

(a)     begins on a date so specified; and

(b)     must not exceed five years.

(5)     A direction under subsection (3) is enforceable, on an application made on behalf of the Secretary

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