Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Refugees: Social Security Benefits
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, updated on 20 November 2025, when his department plans to launch the consultation on refugees' access to benefits.
- Answer
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The Government has committed to a consultation on changes to taxpayer-funded benefits to prioritise access for those who are making an economic contribution to the UK. Further details about the consultation, including the timelines, will be announced in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 93312
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the Government’s asylum and returns policy
Monday, 17 November 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Public consultation Refugees Social security benefits
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2025-11-27 11:44:00 +0000
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