Written question asked by Iain Coleman (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 1999. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which retail and supermarket chains have been consulted over the generic voucher scheme proposed in paragraph 4.17 of the document, Asylum Seekers Support, published by his Department on 23rd March.

Answer: Mr. Coleman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which retail and supermarket chains have been consulted over the generic voucher scheme proposed in paragraph 4.17 of the document "Asylum Seekers Support", published by his Department on 23 March. [78947] Mr. Mike O'Brien: Inquiries have been made of a number of potential suppliers and local authorities who use voucher schemes. The Information Document itself continues that consultation process and is intended to identify potential providers with an interest in supplying a voucher scheme.

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