Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has questioned Education ministers on the proposal to house illegal migrants at RAF Scampton.

"Has the Department had words with the Ministry of Defence about the siting of 2,000 illegal migrants on an RAF base?," the MP asked during Department for Education questions.

"I ask that question because not 200 yards from where those illegal migrants are to be housed are a nursery school and a primary school, set in a community of 1,000 people in the former married quarters."

"Should not Ofsted and the Department be taking an interest in this matter, in the context of child protection?"

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan MP responded that her department "always take the interests of child protection very seriously".

"The Home Office has confirmed that the proposals for RAF Scampton are based on the accommodation of single adult males," Ms Keegan continued, "so there will be no children there."

"We remain constantly in contact with both the Home Office and local councils as these proposals develop, and my focus is on promoting the wellbeing of all children, including those who are refugees."