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Proceeding contribution from Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill 2005-06.


Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

The Minister is correct to say that amendment No. 32 covers what we were seeking. I am grateful to him for that amendment. I also recognise he has dealt with a problem by introducing amendment No. 30, which relates to section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. The question that has not been answered is whether section 4 support—non-accommodation support—must be given in vouchers or whether it can be given in cash. He did not answer that in Committee or in a parliamentary question to him. If he would undertake to write to give a definitive answer about whether there is a statutory bar on paying cash or whether it is just his wish, the Liberal Democrats would certainly be very grateful.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c1020 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Appeals Asylum Detainees Applications British nationality Crew Employment Housing Human rights Immigration controls Immigration Undocumented migrants Migrants Minimum wage Passengers Migrant workers Young people Refugees Small businesses Visas Immigration and Nationality Directorate British students abroad
Legislation
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk