A Tory MP has demanded to see security experiences for a barge that the federal government plans to make use of to deal with asylum seekers.

The Bibby Stockholm - which can accommodate 500 folks ready for selections on their purposes - departed from Cornwall today to move to its new dock at Portland Port in Dorset.

But Chris Loder, who represents West Dorset, claimed the determine was double the capability the barge had been designed to carry.

Mr Loder has referred to as on the house secretary to "stop" the vessel or present the assessments that present it's "safe to cope with double the weight that it was designed to bare".

The authorities has been looking for out new lodging for asylum seekers, together with those that cross the Channel in small boats, claiming the resort invoice to deal with them has hit £6m a day.

As nicely because the barge, it has taken over former army bases, and experiences have even advised giant marquees may very well be used.

But ministers have confronted a backlash from native residents, councils and MPs if their areas have been chosen for the brand new websites.

Mr Loder, who has spoken out in opposition to the Bibby Stockholm coming to his nation, has now put pen to paper together with his issues over the protection of the barge.