HC Deb 25 October 1954 vol 531 c213W
14. Mr. Steward

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many immigrants are drawing National Assistance; what amounts are paid in personal and other allowances before National Assistance is drawn; and what limit is set to the period during which National Assistance may be paid before his officials inquire into the circumstances of applicants.

Mr. Peake

I regret that no information is available as to the number of immigrants drawing assistance, but my hon. Friend can be assured that the National Assistance Board make no payments before inquiring into an applicant's circumstances. I do not know what other allowances he has in mind.