Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 13 March 2000.

Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question: Whether they will put in place arrangements to review, at least every six months, the adequacy of cash and voucher support for asylum seekers; and whether they will put in place arrangements to review, at least every six months the working of the voucher scheme for asylum seekers, with particular reference to (a) the cost of administering the scheme; (b) its effectiveness in meeting the needs of asylum seekers; and (c) the social experience of those compelled to use vouchers; and whether they will review the voucher system for asylum seekers to ensure that the vouchers can be used where it is most economic to shop and that change in cash will be available when purchases are made. [HL 1359] [HL 1360] [HL 1361].

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