The weekend escapes at Campsfield House at Kidlington again throw into question the Government's policy on housing immigrant detainees.

A recent review, commissioned by the Home Office, highlighted serious weaknesses at immigration removal centres and warned that trouble could erupt again.

The prediction has proved accurate - on Saturday night, fires were started at Campsfield and 26 detainees escaped.

It was the second major disturbance at the centre this year. So why is there such turmoil?

Are too many people being housed there? Is the mix right - are there too many internal rivalries? Is the process of dealing with asylum applications too slow? Are conditions below standard? Are the private security firms in charge of security up to the job?

Or is there a better way of handling asylum seekers?

These are just some of the questions which need answering.

The recent report to the Home Office blamed earlier disturbances at Campsfield on overcrowding, poor physical conditions and problems in handling casework.

It is clear that Government action to put things right is urgently needed.