The HomeOffice said the higher cost per inmate of detention centres was due to a range of factors including the fact they were much smaller than prisons and were close to airports, making land prices and rents higher.
Kent is a key entry point for asylum seekers and the HomeOffice reimburses the council for the cost of fostering and care for children until they reach 18.
At present, the cost of appeals against the HomeOffice are largely met by taxpayers' money, with a contribution from the fees charged for visa applications.
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