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Written question asked by David Linden (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 16 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 October 2017. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Friday, 5 January 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what procedures are in place to ensure that pregnant asylum seekers and refugees receive access to maternity grants.

Answer

Details of the support available to asylum seekers including payments toward the costs arising from the birth of a new baby can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/asylum-support/overview
The full policy and guidance for processing such claims is published on the GOV. UK at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/asylum-support-asylum-instructions


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108003
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Asylum Maternity benefits Pregnancy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk