Written question asked by John McAllion (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 November 1991. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Friday, 15 November 1991 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Written question

Question

What representations he has received from Scottish local authorities which are funding Iraqi students in Scotland in the form of section 12 payments under the Social Work (Scotland) Act who have not other income following the freezing of Iraqi Government assets in the United Kingdom; and if he intends to introduce social security reforms to provide for students from abroad in an emergency situation such as war.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

198 c686W

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Benefits rules Income support Iraq Overseas students