HC Deb 24 February 1998 vol 307 cc216-7W
Mr. Faber

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when she intends to publish the results of her review of the habitual residence test. [30987]

Mr. Keith Bradley

We are currently considering all aspects of the habitual residence test. We expect to bring forward proposals before the Summer.

Mr. Faber

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what arrangements are made for payment of benefit to claimants pending appeal following failure under the habitual residence test. [30988]

Mr. Keith Bradley

Benefits, including interim payments of benefit, are not paid to claimants who are appealing against a decision to refuse the award of that benefit. This applies to claimants who have failed the habitual residence test.