§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with(a) employers' organisations, (b) the civil service, (c) local government and (d) the health service on the costs of the implementation of the Asylum and Immigration Bill and the Social Security (Persons from Abroad) Amendment Regulations; and if he will make a statement. [6011]
§ Miss WiddecombeThe proposals in the Bill for preventing illegal employment were discussed with other Government Departments. A consultation document, including a compliance cost assessment, has been sent to employers' organisations, local government bodies, the National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts and other interested organisations. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security has consulted widely about the proposed benefit changes through the Social Security Advisory Committee and with the local authorities' associations. My hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Urban Regeneration has had discussions with the Association of London Government.