HC Deb 23 October 1989 vol 158 cc336-7W
16. Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on what help is available to those moving from their home area to seek work.

Mr. Scott

An unemployed person who moves home can immediately claim housing benefit to help with rent and rates payment or income support to help with mortgage interest payments. Also the travel to interview scheme operated by the employment service gives financial assistance to unemployed job seekers attending job interviews away from home.