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Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 November 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Social Security Benefits

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 25 July 2016 (HL1295) and 1 November (HL2214), whether it is still their intention to publish an evaluation of the scheme, given their earlier stated intention to publish that evaluation in 2016; and if so, when that evaluation will be published.

Answer

The scheme is intended to to ensure that refugees who wish to apply for benefits are assisted with their application and receive prompt payment of any benefit for which they qualify. We will make information available about the scheme in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2963
Session
2017-19
Related items
Refugees
Friday, 29 July 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Refugees: Social Security Benefits
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Social security benefits Refugees
Link
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