Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 November 1990. It was answered by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Friday, 23 November 1990 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What savings are made to the social security budget by reducing income support available to asylum seekers. - None. The income support budget takes into account the provision for asylum seekers allowed under the rules.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

181 c237W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Decreases Income support Social security Social security benefits Refugees