The UK Statistics Authority wrote to Max Wilkinson MP about asylum statistics

27 November 2025 · Penny Young, Deputy Chair, UK Statistics Authority

The letter, dated 27 November 2025, replies to correspondence of 24 October 2025. The UK Statistics Authority published it as Letter from Penny Young to Max Wilkinson MP – asylum statistics; it links to 4 official records. Below are 4 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the UK Statistics Authority wrote

“Instead we have highlighted some of the available data that may be of interest to your concerns.”

“The Home Office publishes accredited official statistics on How many people claim asylum in the UK as part of its quarterly Immigration system statistics.”

“Source: Eurostat Asylum statistics and Asylum claims and initial decisions – Asy_D01”

“While the UK Statistics Authority cannot comment on political statements, we encourage those speaking on behalf of government to consider how a typical person is likely to understand what they say.”

From Penny Young, Deputy Chair, UK Statistics Authority, letter of 27 November 2025. Read the full letter.

Records the letter links to

• Home Office published research in May 2025
• How many people claim asylum in the UK
• Immigration system statistics
• Asylum claims and initial decisions – Asy_D01

Correspondence

• The letter it answered: Max Wilkinson MP to Penny Young – asylum statistics (24 October 2025)

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