§ 26. Mr. John Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that the rules applying to newly arrived immigrants regarding the payment of social security benefit are not subject to abuse.
§ Mr. NewtonThe rules regarding the payment of social security benefit are intended to help prevent abuse. If there is any particular aspect of them thought to be causing concern, I should be glad to receive and investigate the details.
Any information relating to specific cases of suspected abuse is investigated as a normal part of local office responsibilities.