§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions he has had with local government representatives on the financial effects of the Asylum and Immigration Bill and the Social Security (Persons from Abroad) Amendment Regulations; and if he will make a statement. [6012]
§ Mr. Roger EvansLocal authorities have been consulted on these proposals through their associations, and many of them also made representations to the Social Security Advisory Committee. We shall publish our response shortly.