No truth in rumour of asylum accomodation at barracks

The government has confirmed there are no plans to house asylum seekers at an army barracks in Shropshire.

The Clive Barracks at Tern Hill is currently home to the Royal Irish Regiment but speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, The Wrekin's Conservative MP Mark Pritchard said there had been speculation around the site being used.

It comes after a decision last week not to house up to 83 asylum seekers in new build homes in Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton.

Home Office Minister Alex Norris confirmed that the barracks was not being considered for that purpose.