§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people(a) had social security 420W benefits withdrawn and (b) were ruled ineligible for such benefits due to the changes in social security regulations for asylum seekers, in the first four weeks following implementation of the regulations. [24422]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe information is not available in the format requested. In the four weeks beginning 4 March, the Benefits Agency was notified by the Home Office of 702 negative decisions on asylum status involving social security benefit claims.
§ Ms Glenda JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security who will be responsible for the funding of free school meals to the children of asylum seekers who would hitherto have qualified for means-tested state benefits. [24977]
§ Mr. EvansFree school meals remain available only to those pupils whose parents are in receipt of income support.