HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 c478W
68. Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he remains satisfied with the present system whereby foreigners who have not previously lived in the United Kingdom or paid taxes in the United Kingdom may be eligible for British social security benefits.

Mr. Orme

Yes, Sir. The main benefit not subject to contribution or residence tests is supplementary benefit, and on that I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Newham, North-West (Mr. Lewis) on 13th February.—[Vol. 944, c.15.]