§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many cases over the last five years, and at what expense to the taxpayer, supplementary 69W or other benefits have been paid to Commonwealth citizens and aliens, respectively, who have been admitted to the United Kingdom on temporary work permits as students or visitors.
§ Mr. DeakinsSince details of such payments are not recorded separately, this information is not available, but supplementary benefit is not normally paid to students or visitors allowed entry by the immigration authorities on the under- standing that they have sufficient funds to cover their stay, unless there is unforeseen hardship.